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P848 DOJ

1996 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,719 mi
Last recorded164,719 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 DOJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 May 2012 164,719 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 98,102 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 161,408 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 156,824 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 152,234 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 138,365 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 126,980 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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P848 DOJ is a 1996 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P848 DOJ, 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 P848 DOJ registered?

P848 DOJ is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P848 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P848 DOJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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