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A11 UCP

1996 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,592 mi
Last recorded160,592 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 UCP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2019 160,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 160,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre tread on legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished and have slight damage within tread

hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 22 Jun 2015 160,168 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2014 157,751 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 146,326 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 145,827 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 145,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 144,123 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 142,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 140,064 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 140,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 132,110 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 132,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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A11 UCP is a 1996 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A11 UCP, 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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A11 UCP is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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