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P645 CFH

1996 BMW 740

Beige Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,085 mi
Last recorded146,085 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP645 CFH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2010 146,085 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside and nearside rear top links.

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 145,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside front disc worn.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 144,187 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 142,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 138,446 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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P645 CFH is a 1996 BMW 740 in Beige with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P645 CFH, 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 P645 CFH registered?

P645 CFH is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P645 CFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P645 CFH shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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