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N360 NWO

1996 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,337 mi
Last recorded207,337 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN360 NWO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 207,337 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 204,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 204,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 202,283 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 198,643 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light on

Pass 31 Jul 2010 193,353 miles

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

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

play in nearside steering linkage

Pass 31 Jul 2009 186,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all of the above items meet M O T requirements at time of test

binding to nearside rear brake

deteriation to nearside front brake hose

Pass 7 Aug 2008 175,534 miles

attention required on above items in near future

brake warning light showing on dash

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 9 Aug 2007 165,928 miles

air bag lamp on

interior trim insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2007 165,925 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

air bag lamp on

interior trim loose

Fail 12 Jun 2007 165,668 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 158,663 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 158,663 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 149,363 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 149,362 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N360 NWO is a 1996 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N360 NWO, 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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N360 NWO is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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