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P906 DOJ

1996 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,520 mi
Last recorded118,520 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP906 DOJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2013 118,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

245/45/18 X 4

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OE

CENTRE STOP LIGHT INOP

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF & OSF A/R/BAR DROP LINKS D/COVERS-PODOT

OIL LEAK

OSR LAMP CONTAMINATED/WATER

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/12/13

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RCORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 112,891 miles

245/45/18 X 4

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OIL LEAK

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

PB RELEASE HANDLE BROKEN

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/12/12

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 108,661 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)

heave wear showing on front brake discs

petrol pipes rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2011 108,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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)

heave wear showing on front brake discs

petrol pipes rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2010 104,495 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Sep 2009 101,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 101,055 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 93,545 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 87,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 79,906 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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P906 DOJ is a 1996 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P906 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.

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P906 DOJ is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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