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H6 JYE

1996 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

162,633 mi
Last recorded162,633 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 JYE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 162,633 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear outer arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside general corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2022 160,961 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 158,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 155,782 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 151,889 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 151,591 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 149,177 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Diff noisey

handbrake low

Pass 13 Jan 2016 146,323 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 144,661 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 144,645 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 143,163 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 141,632 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 136,859 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 131,171 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 125,545 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 122,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 122,199 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 115,662 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 111,960 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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H6 JYE is a 1996 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 H6 JYE, 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 H6 JYE registered?

H6 JYE is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is H6 JYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H6 JYE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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