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J1 TKT

1995 BMW 740

Green Lpg 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

208,752 mi
Last recorded208,752 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 TKT
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 208,752 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel lines corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 208,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel lines corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 205,761 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover insecure

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom corner (8.3.1d)

Offside Front outer glass condition

fuel pipe corroded

n/s and o/s rear top track control arm joint play

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 205,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover insecure

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom corner (8.3.1d)

Offside Front outer glass condition

fuel pipe corroded

n/s and o/s rear top track control arm joint play

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2015 188,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 175,989 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 175,986 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 169,965 miles

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

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2013 169,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 163,317 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise air bag warning light on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 163,317 miles

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

advise air bag warning light on

Pass 16 Feb 2011 157,673 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 157,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 152,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 145,721 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 131,760 miles

advise steering arm off steering box slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2008 131,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise steering arm off steering box slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2007 118,199 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 117,976 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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J1 TKT is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J1 TKT, 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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J1 TKT is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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