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L356 HKM

1996 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,557 mi
Last recorded137,557 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 HKM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 May 2025 137,557 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 137,478 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 136,598 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 131,569 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 131,278 miles

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

Rear rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 129,303 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 127,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 125,444 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 123,908 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 117,156 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 112,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 107,512 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 102,883 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 96,846 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 90,540 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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L356 HKM is a 1996 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L356 HKM, 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 L356 HKM registered?

L356 HKM is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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