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P539 PLM

1996 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,634 mi
Last recorded140,634 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 PLM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 140,634 miles

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

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

signs of oil leak around steering box area

steel brake pipes along offside rear becoming corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 129,278 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s side mirror backing missing

o/s front grill in bonnet becoming insecure

rear exhaust box heat shield becoming insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2010 129,278 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s side mirror backing missing

o/s front grill in bonnet becoming insecure

rear exhaust box heat shield becoming insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2009 118,976 miles

n/s front idler arm bush becoming worn

serpentine belt perishing

Fail 5 Jan 2009 118,976 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front idler arm bush becoming worn

serpentine belt perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2008 109,591 miles

n/s idler some movement

Fail 15 Jan 2008 109,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s idler some movement

Pass 4 Jan 2007 101,260 miles

n/s rear sidelight 50% fitted bulb

steering resovoir area signs of a leak!

Pass 11 Jan 2006 91,869 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 91,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full BMW 740 reliability report

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P539 PLM is a 1996 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P539 PLM, 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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P539 PLM is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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