MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,236 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking to hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
oil leaks
under trays fitted
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
oil leaks
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe
slight oil leak
slight play in n/s/r wheel
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe
slight oil leak
slight play in n/s/r wheel
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear number plate deteriorating
Slight oil leak
Slight play in N/S/R wheel
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P21 BAN is a 1998 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 1998 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 115,008 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 P21 BAN, 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 28 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P21 BAN registered?
P21 BAN is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 11 November 1998.
Is P21 BAN safe to buy?
The MOT history for P21 BAN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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