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P76 HRX

1996 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

120,690 mi
Last recorded120,690 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 HRX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 120,690 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 118,404 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 116,740 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 112,461 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 106,723 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,489 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 90,703 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,062 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,125 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,880 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 78,201 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,750 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2013 70,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 52,652 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,818 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 50,348 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,936 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,370 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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P76 HRX is a 1996 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P76 HRX, 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 P76 HRX registered?

P76 HRX is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 11 December 1996.

Is P76 HRX safe to buy?

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