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P978 YPC

1996 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,026 mi
Last recorded119,026 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 YPC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 119,026 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 119,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 115,709 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 115,703 miles

Emissions not tested low fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 108,092 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 103,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake hoses ageing

centre exhaust joint blowing slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2017 96,570 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

Offside Rear no plate light slightly reduced output

Rear brake discs faces deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2016 91,070 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 96,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints slight chuff (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

all under-covers in place

Fail 10 Sep 2015 96,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints slight chuff (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all under-covers in place

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,073 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,708 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,914 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,719 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,824 miles

exhaust catalyst internal components loose

Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 9,203 miles

front number plate cracked.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 8,703 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 8,210 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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P978 YPC is a 1996 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P978 YPC, 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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P978 YPC is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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