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K31 JCJ

1992 BMW 740

Beige Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

340,077 mi
Last recorded340,077 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 740143,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 JCJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 340,077 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2009 339,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 331,329 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 331,320 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 331,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 317,901 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 317,901 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 303,977 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 278,755 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 278,755 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)

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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K31 JCJ is a 1992 BMW 740 in Beige with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K31 JCJ, 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 K31 JCJ registered?

K31 JCJ is a 1992 BMW 740, first registered on 24 November 1992.

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