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K347 JNU

1992 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 BMW 740143,109 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK347 JNU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010
Fail 5 Mar 2010

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 167,860 miles

exhaust mid section very weak

n/s front link rod ,top dust cover split

o/s front metal brake pipe rusted

rear fuel pump damp (but no visual leak)

rear metal fuel pipes rusted

Fail 6 Mar 2009 167,770 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust mid section very weak

n/s front link rod ,top dust cover split

o/s front metal brake pipe rusted

rear fuel pump damp (but no visual leak)

rear metal fuel pipes rusted

Pass 29 Feb 2008 162,518 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 162,506 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 155,267 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 155,267 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)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K347 JNU is a 1992 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K347 JNU, 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 K347 JNU registered?

K347 JNU is a 1992 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K347 JNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K347 JNU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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