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740 MTU

1994 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

126,084 mi
Last recorded126,084 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2006
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration740 MTU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2006 126,084 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 126,084 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2005 118,533 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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740 MTU is a 1994 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 132,091 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 740 MTU, 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 32 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 740 MTU?

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What year was 740 MTU registered?

740 MTU is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is 740 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 740 MTU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 740 MTU have outstanding finance?

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