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A1 HOJ

1993 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

195,003 mi
Last recorded195,003 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 HOJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 195,003 miles

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2024 194,282 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 193,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 192,743 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody age related corrosion , not excessive at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2021 192,242 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 191,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 185,120 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 174,427 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 166,665 miles

oil leak rear diff area

Pass 18 Aug 2016 158,580 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 158,580 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 154,728 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

play in steering box drop arm

Fail 1 Jul 2015 154,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

play in steering box drop arm

Pass 20 May 2014 152,303 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

body kit fitted at time of test

both front inner sills corroded

near side rear tyre showing signs of perishing, ok at time of test

radiator leaking ,requres further attention

Fail 18 Mar 2014 152,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

body kit fitted at time of test

both inner sills corroded

near side rear tyre showing signs of perishing ok at time of test

radiator leaking requires further attention

Pass 10 Sep 2012 149,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both sills/floor welded and sealed

rear floor corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 8 Sep 2011 148,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Floor and sills welded and sealed.Ok at time of test.

Fail 29 Aug 2011 148,232 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 144,702 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 135,351 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 134,942 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 127,975 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 120,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 120,565 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 116,339 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 116,319 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear 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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A1 HOJ is a 1993 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A1 HOJ, 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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A1 HOJ is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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