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N711 BJM

1996 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

268,110 mi
Last recorded268,110 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN711 BJM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 268,110 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 253,086 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 253,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 257,977 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 246,614 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 224,904 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 224,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2012 221,667 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 216,444 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010
Pass 14 Dec 2009 205,067 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 201,392 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 196,124 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 191,655 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 186,421 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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N711 BJM is a 1996 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 N711 BJM, 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.

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N711 BJM is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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