MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake fluid level between min/max
dampness atound power steering reseviour
n/s handbrake cable grommet out of its location
n/s track rod end boot split / n/s/f anti rollbar lower ball joint boot split
o/s handbrake performance lower than n/s / may need adjustmentbor attention
oil leaks
some bindind to n/s/r wheel when rotated
some play in front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes
some play in n/s/f suspension front tiebar ball joint
wiper blades starting to smear screen
wiper blades starting to smear screen
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
brake fluid level between min/max
dampness atound power steering reseviour
n/s handbrake cable grommet out of its location
n/s track rod end boot split / n/s/f anti rollbar lower ball joint boot split
o/s handbrake performance lower than n/s / may need adjustmentbor attention
oil leaks
some bindind to n/s/r wheel when rotated
some play in front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes
some play in n/s/f suspension front tiebar ball joint
wiper blades starting to smear screen
wiper blades starting to smear screen
damage to n/s headlamp lens
n/s/r tyre down to limit
o/s/f and n/s/f ant rollbars ball joints boots split
o/s/r tyre getting close to limit
oil leaks
oil resedue around power steering reseviour
paking brake performance differs side to side may need adjustment or attension
rear brake hoses starting to deteriate
rear silencer heat shields loose
some play in n/s/f tie bar ball joint
wiper blades starting to smear screen
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
damage to n/s headlamp lens
n/s/r tyre down to limit
o/s/f and n/s/f ant rollbars ball joints boots split
o/s/r tyre getting close to limit
oil leaks
oil resedue around power steering reseviour
paking brake performance differs side to side may need adjustment or attension
rear brake hoses starting to deteriate
rear silencer heat shields loose
some play in n/s/f tie bar ball joint
wiper blades starting to smear screen
o/s/f disc looks thin
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
o/s/f disc looks thin
slight leak from pas sys
front tyres wearing on inside edges
o/s/f antiroll bar link top ball joint boot split
slight binding to o/s/r wheel when turning
Oil leak
slight play nearside steering idler
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
slight play nearside steering idler
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
power steering pump slight noise
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P224 HCC is a 1996 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 P224 HCC, 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 P224 HCC registered?
P224 HCC is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P224 HCC safe to buy?
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