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P213 LHK

1997 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 LHK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024
Fail 26 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward facing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward facing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 103,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 108,687 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 108,687 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 108,576 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 108,576 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due too exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 108,312 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 108,295 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 107,709 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust has slight leak

Pass 4 Apr 2015 107,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres begining to crack

Pass 3 Apr 2014 107,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to crack

Fail 2 Apr 2014 107,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 6 Mar 2013 105,329 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 102,983 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 101,124 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 99,951 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 98,347 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 96,193 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 94,489 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 92,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 92,924 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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P213 LHK is a 1997 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1997 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 119,456 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P213 LHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P213 LHK registered?

P213 LHK is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P213 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P213 LHK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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