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P690 KLS

1996 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,319 mi
Last recorded178,319 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 KLS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 178,319 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 168,764 miles

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 168,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 168,310 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 168,297 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 168,167 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 168,166 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 168,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 168,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 166,917 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine has a minor oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2017 164,641 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 164,641 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 163,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at side of fuel tank X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear X2 ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower and upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 159,232 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 159,208 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 156,253 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 152,045 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 152,045 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 147,861 miles

Air bag light staying on-testable item next year

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 147,861 miles

Air bag light staying on-testable item next year

Pass 24 Nov 2011 144,075 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 140,686 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 137,362 miles

fuel pipe corroding

wipers smearing screen slightly

both front to rear main brake pipes corroding

exhaust emissions on lamda just on limits

Fail 25 Jan 2010 137,362 miles

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

both front to rear main brake pipes corroding

exhaust emissions on lamda just on limits

fuel pipe corroding

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2008 132,418 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 132,418 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 128,038 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 128,038 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 122,163 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges-keep a close check on them

Fail 31 Oct 2006 122,163 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 2.0mm-keep a check on them

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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P690 KLS is a 1996 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 P690 KLS, 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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P690 KLS is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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