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BMW 751V

1996 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,227 mi
Last recorded157,227 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 751V
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 157,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 157,227 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 152,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 147,930 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2017 145,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 141,100 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 136,325 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2014 131,111 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 128,511 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 124,548 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 124,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

play in nearside front ball joint

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 124,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2011 120,045 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 120,033 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 119,941 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 119,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 117,724 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 117,724 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 109,380 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

air bag sensor light on.

engine under tray fitted & outer sill covers.

front tyres feathering on outer edges.

nearside front & rear tyres slight damage to outer side walls.

offside front link bar top boot split.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 109,249 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

air bag sensor light on.

engine under tray fitted & outer sill covers.

front tyres feathering on outer edges.

nearside front & rear tyres slight damage to outer side walls.

offside front link bar top boot split.

rear brake pads more than 1/2 way worn.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 99,634 miles

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

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

offside front link bar top boot split.

s.r.s light on.

Fail 18 Sep 2006 99,507 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside front link bar top boot split.

srs light on.

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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BMW 751V is a 1996 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BMW 751V, 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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What year was BMW 751V registered?

BMW 751V is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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