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N556 FLR

1996 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,512 mi
Last recorded95,512 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN556 FLR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,512 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 95,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,101 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 91,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 91,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 90,075 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 99,964 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 89,179 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,957 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,797 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 75,600 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 70,408 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 67,120 miles

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

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S AND O/S/R UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS HUB END

Pass 21 Dec 2006 62,770 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 59,703 miles

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

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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N556 FLR is a 1996 BMW 740 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N556 FLR, 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 N556 FLR registered?

N556 FLR is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N556 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N556 FLR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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