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P476 MLE

1996 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,682 mi
Last recorded147,682 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 MLE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 147,682 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four arches and offside rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 146,675 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Jul 2018 146,675 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 145,202 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 143,741 miles

plastic covers fitted on outter sills.

plastic under body trays fitted.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 141,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted on outter sills.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 140,289 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 138,936 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 134,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 134,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 123,486 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 121,076 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2008 113,848 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 113,848 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bellypan fitted

front tyres wearing on edges.Check soon

rear number plate starting to deteriate but not yet to excess

Pass 18 Oct 2007 106,055 miles

Offside Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bellypan fitted

floor pan covers fitted n/s and o/s

rear number plate starting to deteriate but not yet to excess

sideskirts fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2007 106,055 miles

Nearside Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bellypan fitted

floor pan covers fitted n/s and o/s

rear number plate starting to deteriate but not yet to excess

sideskirts fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2006 98,301 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front arch liner insecure

nearside front tyre worn on edge

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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P476 MLE is a 1996 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P476 MLE, 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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P476 MLE is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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