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F431 LAN

1993 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,840 mi
Last recorded90,840 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF431 LAN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 90,840 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 88,271 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 85,735 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,794 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 80,136 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 77,577 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 77,497 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 73,770 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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F431 LAN is a 1993 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F431 LAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F431 LAN?

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What year was F431 LAN registered?

F431 LAN is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is F431 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F431 LAN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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