MOT Status
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180,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak
Nearside Front Head lamp glass cracked. Does not affect aim
Oil leak
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front number plate cracked
n/s headlamp lens cracked
nearside headlight lens cracked
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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