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P468 FOD

1996 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,233 mi
Last recorded125,233 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 FOD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 125,233 miles

Offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2014 125,229 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front steering arm has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 5 Sep 2013 118,668 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 113,319 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 113,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 107,939 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 102,982 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 102,982 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 97,983 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 92,912 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 92,912 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 84,272 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 80,732 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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P468 FOD is a 1996 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P468 FOD, 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 P468 FOD registered?

P468 FOD is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P468 FOD safe to buy?

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