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P950 HGM

1996 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,368 mi
Last recorded96,368 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 HGM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,368 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 96,309 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil stained undertray

Pass 20 Apr 2017 96,094 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 96,094 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp broken (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,307 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,510 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,786 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 93,021 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,214 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 92,040 miles

squeek from nearside front steering track rod arm

Pass 22 Apr 2010 91,546 miles

creaky nearside front lower arm ball joint

small chips in screen

Pass 21 Apr 2009 91,171 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 90,289 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 88,120 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/f tyre cut to chords. 20mm. †if 25mm, would fail!!

slight play n/s/r suspension bottom bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2006 84,623 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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P950 HGM is a 1996 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 P950 HGM, 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 P950 HGM registered?

P950 HGM is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P950 HGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P950 HGM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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