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N136 FSL

1996 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,133 mi
Last recorded136,133 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 FSL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 136,133 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 134,519 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 124,840 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 97,373 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 100,131 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 86,681 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 86,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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N136 FSL is a 1996 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N136 FSL, 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 N136 FSL registered?

N136 FSL is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N136 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N136 FSL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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