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N320 HNP

1996 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,828 mi
Last recorded222,828 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN320 HNP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 May 2011 222,828 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

air bag warning light on indicating a fault

nearside headlamp glass cracked but servicable

Pass 24 Apr 2008 204,718 miles

handbrake needs service adjustment and just within tolarance

Pass 11 May 2007 193,307 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 193,307 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2006 179,753 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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N320 HNP is a 1996 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 127,843 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N320 HNP, 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 30 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N320 HNP registered?

N320 HNP is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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