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N6 RAX

1996 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

72,542 mi
Last recorded72,542 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2005
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 RAX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2005 72,542 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 72,525 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2005 72,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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N6 RAX is a 1996 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N6 RAX, 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

How do I check the history of N6 RAX?

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What year was N6 RAX registered?

N6 RAX is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N6 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N6 RAX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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