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B4 GCB

1996 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,869 mi
Last recorded129,869 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 GCB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 129,869 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 129,868 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 129,865 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 129,807 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 128,961 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 126,971 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 125,106 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 117,068 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 110,098 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 108,108 miles

engine covers and undertraqys fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Jul 2012 107,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tail light cracked

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 106,776 miles

All metal brake pipes have been greased

Exhaust rattling

Handbrake does not fully return when released

Nearside front fog lamp unit missing

Fail 13 Jul 2011 106,775 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

All metal brake pipes have been greased

Exhaust rattling

Handbrake does not fully return when released

Nearside front fog lamp unit missing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 106,224 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 106,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2008 105,808 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 105,541 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 98,161 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 98,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 94,894 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 94,892 miles

Nearside Front 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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B4 GCB is a 1996 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B4 GCB, 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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B4 GCB is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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