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K896 PLM

1992 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,370 mi
Last recorded187,370 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 740143,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK896 PLM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2011 187,370 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 187,370 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 186,852 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 186,852 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2008 182,529 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 179,352 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 174,181 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 174,181 miles

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

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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K896 PLM is a 1992 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,109 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 K896 PLM, 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 34 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 K896 PLM registered?

K896 PLM is a 1992 BMW 740, first registered on 25 September 1992.

Is K896 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K896 PLM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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