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N128 CTS

1996 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,394 mi
Last recorded159,394 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 CTS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2016 159,394 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 158,965 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear wheel arch / body panel slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 153,303 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres on legal limit

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 152,470 miles

blue secondary sidelights fitted to vehicle

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

horn requires attention soon

Pass 26 Aug 2010 151,035 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres on legal limit

fuel pipes slightly corroded

handbrake travel on limit

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

secondary sidelights blue (illegal)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 148,922 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 144,776 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 136,120 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 122,513 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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N128 CTS is a 1996 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N128 CTS, 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 N128 CTS registered?

N128 CTS is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N128 CTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N128 CTS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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