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ExpiredMileage
130,182 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components
fuel tank is corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre perrished and cracked.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre perrished and cracked.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.
slight bind on nearside front brake.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.
slight bind on nearside front brake.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn
Belly pan fitted
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front and rear discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside sill slightly damaged
Partial sill covers fitted
Slight bind offside front wheel
Slight play in offside front lower swivel
Surface corrosion on fuel pipes
Underbody panels fitted
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Belly pan fitted
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front and rear discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside sill slightly damaged
Partial sill covers fitted
Slight bind offside front wheel
Slight play in offside front lower swivel
Surface corrosion on fuel pipes
Underbody panels fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
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P888 DMB is a 1996 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 P888 DMB, 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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P888 DMB is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 20 August 1996.
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