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P354 HGM

1996 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

236,314 mi
Last recorded236,314 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 HGM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2008 236,314 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 215,593 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 515,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 188,275 miles

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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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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