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N11 NPA

1996 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,909 mi
Last recorded130,909 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 NPA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 130,909 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

general corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2007 125,250 miles

Both rear tyres low.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside headlamp cracked.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 119,146 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 119,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside headlight cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2005 103,074 miles

both rear tyres on limit

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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N11 NPA is a 1996 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N11 NPA, 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 N11 NPA registered?

N11 NPA is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is N11 NPA safe to buy?

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