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YXW 740

1996 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

177,730 mi
Last recorded177,730 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXW 740
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 177,730 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 176,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 175,084 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 174,135 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 173,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 172,800 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 171,051 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 169,022 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 167,520 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 164,281 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 158,854 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 155,230 miles

engine under trays loose

Pass 25 May 2013 153,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 140,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 131,448 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 122,065 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 113,000 miles

Diff input seal leaking.

Fail 19 May 2008 112,674 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front and rear brake discs slightly lipped and corroded.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Diff input seal leaking.

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Pass 10 May 2007 101,194 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 89,750 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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YXW 740 is a 1996 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YXW 740, 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 YXW 740 registered?

YXW 740 is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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