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P740 FKP

1996 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

180,161 mi
Last recorded180,161 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 FKP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 180,161 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 176,332 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 171,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 166,901 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 166,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 162,730 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 160,053 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 160,020 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp lens cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 156,189 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 152,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 146,740 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 142,085 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp glass cracked. Does not affect aim

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 137,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 133,074 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front headlamp lens cracked

Pass 10 May 2013 129,353 miles

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

n/s/f head lamp lense cracked. (does not affect aim)

Fail 9 May 2013 129,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

n/s/f head lamp lense cracked. (does not affect aim)

Pass 17 May 2012 125,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f headlamp glass cracked

Pass 6 May 2011 120,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs (inner surface) slightly corroded

n/s headlamp glass cracked

tread worn low on outer edge of both front tyres

Pass 19 May 2010 117,913 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside headlight lens cracked

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from gearbox

rear exhaust heat covers loose

Fail 13 May 2010 117,857 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside headlight lens cracked

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from gearbox

rear exhaust heat covers loose

Pass 4 Jun 2009 112,629 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front headlamp glass cover cracked

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre valve rubber slightly perrished

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Aug 2008 108,689 miles

Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

n/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2007 102,843 miles

nearside headlight lens cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2006 98,141 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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P740 FKP is a 1996 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P740 FKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P740 FKP registered?

P740 FKP is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P740 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 FKP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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