MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,736 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All front and rear jacking points and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
chips across windscreen
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
chips across windscreen
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
chips across wind screen
corrosion evidnt areas braking system/pipes
unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undercovers
wear evident steering idler
unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undercovers
wear evident steering idler
oil contamination nearside front suspension area
oil contamination evident nearside front suspension area no obvious leakage
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
oil contamination evident nearside front suspension area no obvious leakage
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to check areas undreside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undertray
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N174 PHV is a 1996 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 N174 PHV, 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 N174 PHV registered?
N174 PHV is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 21 March 1996.
Is N174 PHV safe to buy?
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