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N199 XGM

1996 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,504 mi
Last recorded115,504 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 XGM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 115,504 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise airbag fault light on

Pass 4 Apr 2011 108,170 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 101,878 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 95,907 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 88,343 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 88,335 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 81,386 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 78,946 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 78,946 miles

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

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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N199 XGM is a 1996 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N199 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 N199 XGM registered?

N199 XGM is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N199 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N199 XGM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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