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N524 XUK

1996 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,586 mi
Last recorded124,586 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 XUK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 124,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 123,172 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 119,705 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 115,854 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 107,211 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 May 2012

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre slight impact damage inner side wall

off side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 106,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 106,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 105,329 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 103,916 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 101,140 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 98,508 miles

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

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

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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N524 XUK is a 1996 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N524 XUK, 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 N524 XUK registered?

N524 XUK is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N524 XUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N524 XUK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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