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N688 OAP

1996 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

150,215 mi
Last recorded150,215 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 OAP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 150,215 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 150,215 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 149,269 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 145,047 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front anti-roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside & offside outer sill area's corroding

oil reside engine area's

Pass 22 Apr 2017 140,517 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,603 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 116,796 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 104,368 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 94,343 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2012 85,159 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,958 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 74,709 miles

offside front lower front ball joint worn

Pass 24 Nov 2007 69,655 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2006 64,464 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)

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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N688 OAP is a 1996 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N688 OAP, 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 N688 OAP registered?

N688 OAP is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N688 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N688 OAP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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