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N47 YVO

1996 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,540 mi
Last recorded108,540 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 YVO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 108,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 102,906 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 102,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 100,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 100,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 100,255 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 98,589 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 95,963 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 95,963 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s front wiper cable tied together

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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N47 YVO is a 1996 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N47 YVO, 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 N47 YVO registered?

N47 YVO is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N47 YVO safe to buy?

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