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P329 TYJ

1996 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,290 mi
Last recorded147,290 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 TYJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 147,290 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 147,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 137,090 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 137,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 124,234 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 124,199 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 121,042 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 120,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 115,114 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 115,090 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 111,337 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 111,285 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 106,316 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 99,709 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 95,556 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

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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P329 TYJ is a 1996 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P329 TYJ, 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 P329 TYJ registered?

P329 TYJ is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P329 TYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P329 TYJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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