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P665 NON

1996 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,518 mi
Last recorded127,518 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP665 NON
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 127,518 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 127,190 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2015 120,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front MIRROR INSECURE

Offside Front WHEEL FOULING INNER WHEEL ARCH TRIM

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 119,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREAD (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front MIRROR INSECURE

Offside Front WHEEL FOULING INNER WHEEL ARCH TRIM

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 103,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 103,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2009 93,234 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 85,315 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 85,261 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tryres worn

Pass 5 Jan 2007 78,469 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 69,157 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 69,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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P665 NON is a 1996 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P665 NON, 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 P665 NON registered?

P665 NON is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P665 NON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P665 NON shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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