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N193 YDP

1996 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,143 mi
Last recorded162,143 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN193 YDP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 162,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 162,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 146,611 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 146,611 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 143,781 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 140,457 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

centre fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 138,145 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 138,145 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 133,490 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 13,349 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 131,103 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 131,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 128,881 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 124,880 miles

Front No plate discoloured slightly.

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

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

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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N193 YDP is a 1996 BMW 740 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N193 YDP, 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 N193 YDP registered?

N193 YDP is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N193 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N193 YDP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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