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N462 JNK

1996 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,433 mi
Last recorded107,433 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 JNK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 107,433 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 106,428 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 105,270 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 102,432 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 102,319 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 102,319 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 101,977 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded connecting pipe to filter ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on full lock brake hose rubs on anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on full lock brake hose rubs on anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2019 101,977 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))

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded connecting pipe to filter ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on full lock brake hose rubs on anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on full lock brake hose rubs on anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2018 101,720 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017

both rear tyres showing cracks

Pass 21 Mar 2017 97,961 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 97,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,898 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 97,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,863 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 97,751 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,728 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,509 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 97,328 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 96,838 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 96,336 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008
Pass 13 Mar 2007 89,096 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 82,230 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 82,230 miles

Nearside Rear 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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N462 JNK is a 1996 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N462 JNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N462 JNK registered?

N462 JNK is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N462 JNK safe to buy?

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