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P895 GMD

1996 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,895 mi
Last recorded52,895 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP895 GMD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 52,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 52,586 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 52,502 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 52,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 52,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 52,237 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,110 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 52,086 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 52,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019
Pass 25 Apr 2018 51,685 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,170 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 50,898 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,835 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,631 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 49,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,389 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 48,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,428 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,935 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 45,935 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,314 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,396 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,408 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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P895 GMD is a 1996 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P895 GMD, 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 P895 GMD registered?

P895 GMD is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P895 GMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P895 GMD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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