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P365 VRF

1996 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,443 mi
Last recorded82,443 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 VRF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,443 miles

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

Fuel pipe corroding.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear inner side light inop.

Nearside rear top rear horizontal link arm has slight play in ball joint.

Offside front wheel fouling against inner wheel arch trim.

Offside rear top front horizontal link arm has splight play in ball joint.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 77,975 miles

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake discs both corroeded

Fail 13 Aug 2010 77,975 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake discs both corroeded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,310 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 67,211 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 64,570 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 64,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2006 62,874 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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P365 VRF is a 1996 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P365 VRF, 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 P365 VRF registered?

P365 VRF is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P365 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P365 VRF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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