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P888 DMB

1996 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,182 mi
Last recorded130,182 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 DMB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 130,182 miles

engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

fuel tank is corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 130,143 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 130,143 miles

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)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 128,202 miles

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.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 128,202 miles

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.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 127,236 miles

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.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 127,236 miles

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.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 123,861 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 119,054 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 119,048 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 118,968 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 117,650 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 117,626 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 111,285 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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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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