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N535 EKO

1996 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,061 mi
Last recorded114,061 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 EKO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 114,061 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 109,622 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 109,622 miles

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

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

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)

advise offside rear suspension top balljoint worn

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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N535 EKO is a 1996 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N535 EKO, 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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What year was N535 EKO registered?

N535 EKO is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N535 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N535 EKO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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