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B12 CCS

1994 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

178,074 mi
Last recorded178,074 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 CCS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 178,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 175,815 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 175,785 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 175,277 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 175,217 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 175,159 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 174,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 173,503 miles

large covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 173,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

headlamp washer pipe leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2009 171,685 miles

washer bottle leaking badly

Fail 21 Mar 2009 171,685 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

washer bottle leaking badly

Pass 11 Feb 2008 170,857 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 169,866 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 167,541 miles

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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B12 CCS is a 1994 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 B12 CCS, 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.

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What year was B12 CCS registered?

B12 CCS is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 21 September 1994.

Is B12 CCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 CCS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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