MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
n/s park brake cable outer casing wearing through
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
NEAR SIDE REAR PARK BRAKE CABLE OUTER COVER NEARLY WORN THROUGH
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P354 HGM is a 1996 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P354 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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What year was P354 HGM registered?
P354 HGM is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 1 October 1996.
Is P354 HGM safe to buy?
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