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P321 DPG

1996 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,000 mi
Last recorded170,000 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 DPG
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 170,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 169,993 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear discs corroding.

Most metal brake pipes corroding.

Nearside front tyre worn to edge.

Nearside inner washer jet weak.

Nearside rear tyre worn low.

Offside door mirror housing loose.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 166,299 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 166,294 miles

Front Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

FRONT SCREEN VERY SLIGHT CRACK IN BOTTOM CORNER OFF SIDE

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 31 Jul 2006 147,493 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 147,493 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P321 DPG is a 1996 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P321 DPG, 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

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What year was P321 DPG registered?

P321 DPG is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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