MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,083 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise o/s/f brake disc shield insecure
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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WNM 487 is a 1996 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 WNM 487, 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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WNM 487 is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 10 May 1996.
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