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N615 HVX

1996 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,527 mi
Last recorded161,527 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN615 HVX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 161,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 161,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 160,690 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 160,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 159,882 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 159,053 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 157,164 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 156,693 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 154,488 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 151,517 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 147,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 145,091 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 141,714 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 138,436 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 135,820 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 132,264 miles

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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N615 HVX is a 1996 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N615 HVX, 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 N615 HVX registered?

N615 HVX is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N615 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N615 HVX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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