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N260 JOT

1996 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,489 mi
Last recorded231,489 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 JOT
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 231,489 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 220,706 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 209,768 miles

both catalytic convertor internals loose and noisey

heavy oil loss from engine

Fail 17 Jun 2008 209,768 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both catalytic convertor internals loose and noisey

heavy oil loss from engine

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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N260 JOT is a 1996 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N260 JOT, 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 N260 JOT registered?

N260 JOT is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N260 JOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N260 JOT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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