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N641 DVR

1996 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

230,815 mi
Last recorded230,815 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN641 DVR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2012 230,815 miles

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)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 216,634 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 204,937 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 193,771 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 182,447 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 169,474 miles

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)

Slite play in RH and LH rear lower outer rear suspenison bushes

Pass 22 Feb 2006 156,725 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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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N641 DVR is a 1996 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N641 DVR, 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 N641 DVR registered?

N641 DVR is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N641 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N641 DVR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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