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736 MV

1996 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,043 mi
Last recorded91,043 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration736 MV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 91,043 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 90,945 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 90,782 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 90,678 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 90,513 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 90,352 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 89,600 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2016 89,576 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 89,319 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,791 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,198 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 87,434 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 86,789 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 86,137 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 85,111 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 83,886 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 81,671 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 840?

Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 937
Headlamp aim too low 780
Brake pipe excessively corroded 741
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 554
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
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736 MV is a 1996 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 105,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 840 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 736 MV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 840 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 736 MV?

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What year was 736 MV registered?

736 MV is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is 736 MV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 736 MV shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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