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N191 XGM

1996 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,228 mi
Last recorded147,228 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 XGM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 147,228 miles

R/O/S and R/N/S suspension upper links have max amount of wear..

R/O/S and R/N/S tyres have cracks in side walls Min Std.

R/O/S red reflector Min Std.

Pass 14 May 2013 147,029 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 147,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front O/S and both rear tyres have side wall cracks and worn close to limit min std

Pass 9 May 2012 146,701 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit.. O/S mirror min std.

Pass 6 May 2011 145,037 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 May 2010 142,765 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 142,725 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn close to limit. Hand brake damper rod not connected...

Pass 11 May 2009 139,149 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 139,060 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 125,550 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)

Pass 12 May 2007 105,883 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 87,420 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge!

oil leak from nearside of engine bay area1

tracking needs checking !

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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N191 XGM is a 1996 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N191 XGM, 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 N191 XGM registered?

N191 XGM is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N191 XGM safe to buy?

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