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K329 SOY

1993 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,659 mi
Last recorded175,659 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK329 SOY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2010 175,659 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 162,389 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 151,679 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear differential leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2006 137,959 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 124,161 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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K329 SOY is a 1993 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 K329 SOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K329 SOY registered?

K329 SOY is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K329 SOY safe to buy?

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