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P46 LBP

1996 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,907 mi
Last recorded135,907 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 LBP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 135,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 131,333 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

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

reg plate deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2015 129,275 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 124,368 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 118,785 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 118,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 112,669 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 108,719 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 20 Jul 2009 104,432 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 100,716 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 100,716 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front too rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front too rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2007 96,128 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 92,837 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 92,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P46 LBP is a 1996 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P46 LBP, 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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P46 LBP is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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