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P319 HGM

1996 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,715 mi
Last recorded70,715 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 HGM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 70,715 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 70,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 70,698 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 70,662 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 70,658 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc moved from drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking down rear of engine over starter motor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear position light 50%

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,387 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 70,387 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 69,539 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2015 69,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,260 miles

all tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,987 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 68,987 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,757 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,429 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,666 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 67,666 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 66,848 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 66,843 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tyres have cuts in sidewall present

Fail 17 Dec 2007 65,467 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,467 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 62,815 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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P319 HGM is a 1996 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P319 HGM, 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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P319 HGM is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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