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B9 EDW

1995 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,029 mi
Last recorded98,029 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 EDW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 98,029 miles

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Jan 2013 98,029 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 93,019 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 89,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 87,443 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 84,730 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 83,252 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 78,796 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 78,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 73,130 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 73,120 miles

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

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

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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B9 EDW is a 1995 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B9 EDW, 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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What year was B9 EDW registered?

B9 EDW is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for B9 EDW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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