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P415 TAD

1996 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,082 mi
Last recorded154,082 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 TAD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 154,082 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 154,082 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 152,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2006 139,002 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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P415 TAD is a 1996 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P415 TAD, 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 P415 TAD registered?

P415 TAD is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P415 TAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P415 TAD shows 4 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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