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P932 HAR

1996 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,162 mi
Last recorded158,162 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP932 HAR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 158,162 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 158,148 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 May 2010 157,278 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension pipes rusty

rear no plate loose

Pass 30 May 2009 153,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s outer sill repared and filled

Pass 30 May 2008 146,805 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)

n/s outersill damaged

n/s rear fog light dull

o/s/f antiroll bar link gator split

Pass 26 Apr 2007 142,907 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 142,897 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 135,584 miles

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COVERS FITTED. †PIPES AT REAR SUSPENSION VALVE CORRODED. †FLUID LEAK N/S FRONT UNDERSIDE ENGINE BAY. †

SLIGHT M/MENT N/S REAR WHEEL. †O/S FRONT ANTIROLL BAR VERTICAL UPPER JOINT GAITER SPLIT.

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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P932 HAR is a 1996 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P932 HAR, 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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P932 HAR is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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