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K310 PLT

1992 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,224 mi
Last recorded66,224 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 740143,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK310 PLT
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,224 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 62,600 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 62,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,093 miles

oofside control arm inner ball socket joint slight slack.

Fail 19 Sep 2008 60,092 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside control arm inner ball socket slight slack.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 57,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 57,179 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front 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
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K310 PLT is a 1992 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K310 PLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K310 PLT registered?

K310 PLT is a 1992 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K310 PLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K310 PLT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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