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H13 CHE

1996 BMW 740

Purple Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,805 mi
Last recorded104,805 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 CHE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2010 104,805 miles

offside inner front brake disc pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2009 95,982 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 87,255 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 78,095 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 70,675 miles

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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H13 CHE is a 1996 BMW 740 in Purple with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H13 CHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H13 CHE registered?

H13 CHE is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is H13 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H13 CHE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H13 CHE have outstanding finance?

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