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K2 DHD

1993 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

187,228 mi
Last recorded187,228 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 DHD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 187,228 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 187,185 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipes corroded at rear

offside front tyre worn on inner edge low

rear silencer front exhaust rubbers split

Pass 16 Apr 2013 185,366 miles

centre exhaust mountings weak.

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outer sills fitted with plastic over covers.

tyre size 225/60vr15.

under shield fitted to engine obscuring some steering components.

various oil leaks possibly steering.

various play in steering and suspension bushes not excessive.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 185,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust mountings weak.

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges.

outer sills fitted with plastic over covers.

tyre size 225/60vr15.

under shield fitted to engine obscuring some steering components.

various oil leaks possibly steering.

various play in steering and suspension bushes not excessive.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 179,577 miles

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

delay in gearbox selector gear causing vehicle to jump into gear

Fail 4 Apr 2012 179,420 miles

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

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

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 175,582 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 175,582 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 172,069 miles

engine oil light staying on

Fail 26 Apr 2010 172,069 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil light staying on

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2009 168,005 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil light on at idle

Fail 15 Apr 2009 167,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank strap insecure

oil light on at idle

Pass 14 Apr 2008 163,075 miles

PAS oilleak from underside of vehicle

rear antirollbar bushes startin g to perish

Pass 12 Apr 2007 158,262 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 158,121 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre just legal †ex tensive oil leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2006 149,192 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 149,192 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

front number plate damaged

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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K2 DHD is a 1993 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1993 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 137,926 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 K2 DHD, 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 33 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K2 DHD is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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