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N594 HCR

1996 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,476 mi
Last recorded106,476 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN594 HCR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 106,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front lower (rear of the two arms) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

smaller interior mirror fitted than standard

Fail 23 Feb 2026 106,306 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front of the two arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

smaller interior mirror fitted than standard

Pass 27 Feb 2025 102,019 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 100,578 miles

slight movement in both rear hubs

some ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2018 96,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 96,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 93,201 miles

nsf ABS Wiring is damaged

osf drop link dust cover is deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2016 93,200 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

nsf ABS Wiring is damaged

osf drop link dust cover is deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2015 86,957 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 86,956 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,826 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

noted air bag light illuminated

Pass 5 Aug 2010 85,426 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

noted air bag light on

Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,825 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 83,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 82,084 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 81,068 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 81,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 77,972 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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N594 HCR is a 1996 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N594 HCR, 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 N594 HCR registered?

N594 HCR is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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