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P993 TWO

1996 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,464 mi
Last recorded104,464 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 TWO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 104,464 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 98,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 96,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 96,443 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,423 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,119 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 92,989 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 92,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,846 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 92,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 92,661 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 92,537 miles

two sets of number plates in car

Pass 10 Aug 2007 92,479 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 87,938 miles

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

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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P993 TWO is a 1996 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P993 TWO, 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 P993 TWO registered?

P993 TWO is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P993 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P993 TWO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P993 TWO have outstanding finance?

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