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H7 RUF

1996 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

182,780 mi
Last recorded182,780 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 RUF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 182,780 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 182,741 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 182,118 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 180,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2014 176,916 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 175,250 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 175,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 174,752 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 168,480 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 165,559 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 163,195 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 163,191 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 158,041 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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H7 RUF is a 1996 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 H7 RUF, 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 H7 RUF registered?

H7 RUF is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is H7 RUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 RUF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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