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P360 CUJ

1996 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,128 mi
Last recorded166,128 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP360 CUJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 166,128 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 166,101 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2020 162,361 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 161,046 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 158,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 156,159 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 154,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 154,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 150,803 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 150,803 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 145,938 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 145,938 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 140,239 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 137,652 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 134,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 6 Jan 2009 130,215 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 130,215 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 125,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 125,937 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 123,579 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 119,929 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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P360 CUJ is a 1996 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P360 CUJ, 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 P360 CUJ registered?

P360 CUJ is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P360 CUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P360 CUJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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