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N263 PUL

1996 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,501 mi
Last recorded164,501 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN263 PUL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 164,501 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

front tyres

tracking

Pass 30 Jun 2007 149,956 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s track rod end gaiter split

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2007 149,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 136,342 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 136,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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N263 PUL is a 1996 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N263 PUL, 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 N263 PUL registered?

N263 PUL is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N263 PUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N263 PUL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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