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N641 HLU

1996 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,314 mi
Last recorded118,314 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN641 HLU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 118,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 111,378 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 105,584 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 105,584 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 99,764 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 98,159 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 93,747 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 90,892 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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N641 HLU is a 1996 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N641 HLU, 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 HLU registered?

N641 HLU is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N641 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N641 HLU shows 8 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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