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P12 AEB

1996 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,969 mi
Last recorded154,969 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 AEB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 154,969 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads look 1/2 worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre 3mm

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 151,596 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 149,744 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 149,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 145,863 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 140,990 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 140,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2005 137,232 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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P12 AEB is a 1996 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P12 AEB, 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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What year was P12 AEB registered?

P12 AEB is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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