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N359 WSS

1996 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,211 mi
Last recorded126,211 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 WSS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 126,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under vehicle and components has corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2021 125,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner at center track. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 124,759 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 124,758 miles

Headlamp aim not tested lights not working. (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 123,421 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 123,420 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% imbalance of 54% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 122,432 miles

Offside slight wear at steering arm inner knuckle

Fail 15 Feb 2018 122,432 miles

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

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

Offside slight wear at steering arm inner knuckle

Pass 25 Feb 2017 119,985 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls perished

front discs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2017 119,985 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyre outer side walls perished

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 119,257 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished on side walls

Pass 22 May 2015 118,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres approx 3mm.

Pass 21 May 2014 118,536 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on front discs.

Pass 20 May 2013 117,693 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 18 May 2012 117,516 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 116,632 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 113,139 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 110,315 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 110,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 100,691 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 100,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 96,642 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 86,717 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 86,717 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2006 86,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N359 WSS is a 1996 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 N359 WSS, 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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N359 WSS is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 6 June 1996.

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