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E19 BMW

1996 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 BMW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023
Pass 8 Apr 2022 220,370 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 218,533 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 216,137 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 213,860 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 212,272 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016
Pass 31 Oct 2015 210,065 miles

driver seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 21 Oct 2014 205,826 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 204,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 204,002 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 202,385 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 198,008 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 193,043 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 190,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 136,988 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 182,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 176,617 miles

parking brake lever travel[on limit]

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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E19 BMW is a 1996 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 E19 BMW, 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 E19 BMW registered?

E19 BMW is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is E19 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 BMW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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