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P945 EOX

1996 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,412 mi
Last recorded142,412 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 EOX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 142,412 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 142,412 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 143,695 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 124,761 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Jun 2009 124,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2008 118,962 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 113,303 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 108,604 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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P945 EOX is a 1996 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P945 EOX, 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 P945 EOX registered?

P945 EOX is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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