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726 HKE

1993 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,470 mi
Last recorded162,470 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration726 HKE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 162,470 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 160,425 miles

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

tank straps very correded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 158,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 153,873 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 150,593 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 147,395 miles

offside rear xmember bush worn slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2006 139,155 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 131,072 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 131,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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726 HKE is a 1993 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1993 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 137,926 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 726 HKE, 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 33 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 726 HKE registered?

726 HKE is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is 726 HKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 726 HKE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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