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J491 WFL

1992 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,953 mi
Last recorded185,953 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 BMW 740143,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ491 WFL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2006 185,953 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 185,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2005 170,371 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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J491 WFL is a 1992 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,109 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 J491 WFL, 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 34 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J491 WFL registered?

J491 WFL is a 1992 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J491 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J491 WFL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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