CarVerify

Free Car Check

HIG 9740

1995 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

178,479 mi
Last recorded178,479 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 9740
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 178,479 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 177,991 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 177,220 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 177,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 176,245 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 174,881 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2015 171,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of two arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of two arms (2.4.G.2)

parking brake only just met legal requirments

Pass 4 Oct 2014 167,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 161,985 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 155,104 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 147,437 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 137,876 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 131,359 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 130,414 miles

advise rear near side tyre wear

Pass 4 Oct 2007 128,602 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Oct 2006 126,536 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 126,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front 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
Full BMW 740 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HIG 9740 is a 1995 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HIG 9740, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HIG 9740?

You can check the full history of HIG 9740 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HIG 9740 registered?

HIG 9740 is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is HIG 9740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 9740 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HIG 9740 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HIG 9740. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.