CarVerify

Free Car Check

IIL 74

1995 BMW 740

Beige Petrol 3982cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

98,619 mi
Last recorded98,619 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationIIL 74
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBeige
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

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 98,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body, sills and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 98,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body, sills and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 97,795 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body around sills and jack spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 96,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to sills/under trays fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,059 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 86,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front steering idler arm mounting bushes worn

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

when nearside rear wheel rotated a noise can be detected not sure if its rear differential bearings or rear differential needs further investigation

Fail 25 Mar 2019 86,351 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front steering idler arm mounting bushes worn

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

when nearside rear wheel rotated a noise can be detected not sure if its rear differential bearings or rear differential needs further investigation

Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,201 miles

Nearside steering arm slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,216 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount making noise that's being transmitted through steering too coloumn

Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid split in pipe pressure loss before jet (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension top mount making noise that's being transmitted through steering too coloumn

Pass 24 Apr 2015 73,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 73,257 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 69,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2013 67,134 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in the nearside rear wheel

surface corrosion all under the vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2013 67,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

slight play in the nearside rear wheel

surface corrosion all under the vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2012 65,060 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

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

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Fail 13 Apr 2012 65,060 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,574 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake flexi hoses perished slightly

both thrust arm bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

front brake imbalance 23%

n/s/r track control arm ball joint has slight play

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Fail 28 Apr 2011 61,574 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake flexi hoses perished slightly

both thrust arm bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

front brake imbalance 23%

n/s/r track control arm ball joint has slight play

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,306 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel pipe between tank and fuel filter is starting to deteriate on the outer casing, all ok and not leaking at present time

signs of surface corrosion all under the vehicle

slight play in the nearside rear wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,452 miles

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

offside fuel pipe from tank has a outer foam casing which is starting to perish and crack. NOT leaking fuel

Fail 24 Apr 2009 55,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

offside fuel pipe from tank has a outer foam casing which is starting to perish and crack. NOT leaking fuel

Pass 25 Apr 2008 52,334 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 52,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 49,284 miles

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

Offside 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
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

IIL 74 is a 1995 BMW 740 in Beige with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 IIL 74, 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 IIL 74?

You can check the full history of IIL 74 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was IIL 74 registered?

IIL 74 is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is IIL 74 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIL 74 shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does IIL 74 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 IIL 74. 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.