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B6 OMD

1995 BMW 740

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

128,842 mi
Last recorded128,842 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 OMD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 128,842 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 128,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 128,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 128,064 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 127,966 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 127,826 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 127,570 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 126,705 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 126,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 125,698 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 125,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 124,696 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 123,206 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 120,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 119,329 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 117,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 113,857 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 110,036 miles

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

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

both rear upper suspension arm bushes have slight play

brake warning lamp stays on dash

rear diff has slight leak of oil

steering box has slight seepage of fluid

Pass 18 Sep 2006 106,078 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear differential leaking oil

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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B6 OMD is a 1995 BMW 740 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1995 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 124,811 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 B6 OMD, 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 31 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B6 OMD is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 22 September 1995.

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