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K187 EYH

1992 BMW 740

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,834 mi
Last recorded164,834 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 740143,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK187 EYH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 164,834 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 164,832 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 161,750 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 161,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 157,840 miles

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

n/s headlight lense damaged and unit secured with cable ties

Pass 27 May 2010 154,172 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2009 149,848 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2009 149,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 145,965 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 142,380 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 138,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K187 EYH is a 1992 BMW 740 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 K187 EYH, 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 K187 EYH registered?

K187 EYH is a 1992 BMW 740, first registered on 26 August 1992.

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