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P31 RYW

1996 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,119 mi
Last recorded154,119 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 740127,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 RYW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2008 154,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 145,358 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 126,161 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 126,161 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P31 RYW is a 1996 BMW 740 in Blue 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 P31 RYW, 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 P31 RYW registered?

P31 RYW is a 1996 BMW 740, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P31 RYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 RYW 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.

Does P31 RYW have outstanding finance?

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