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P344 NWP

1996 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,001 mi
Last recorded116,001 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 NWP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 116,001 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting low and cracking on sidewalls.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 116,001 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 109,397 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 109,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 105,926 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 101,628 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 101,627 miles

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 100,714 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 100,714 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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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P344 NWP is a 1996 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P344 NWP, 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 P344 NWP registered?

P344 NWP is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P344 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P344 NWP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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