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N174 PHV

1996 BMW 740

Green Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,736 mi
Last recorded105,736 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 PHV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 105,736 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 105,396 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 105,396 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 104,853 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 103,589 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 103,589 miles

unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undercovers

wear evident steering idler

Pass 4 Sep 2008 102,657 miles

oil contamination nearside front suspension area

Pass 1 Sep 2007 99,262 miles

oil contamination evident nearside front suspension area no obvious leakage

Fail 1 Sep 2007 99,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil contamination evident nearside front suspension area no obvious leakage

Pass 9 Sep 2006 95,839 miles

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.

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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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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