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K359 SAB

1993 BMW 740

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,118 mi
Last recorded123,118 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK359 SAB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2011 123,118 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 registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 123,558 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 122,539 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 122,531 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sills covered but some evidence of corrosion.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 121,090 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 121,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 115,736 miles

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

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

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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K359 SAB is a 1993 BMW 740 in White with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K359 SAB, 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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What year was K359 SAB registered?

K359 SAB is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 4 March 1993.

Is K359 SAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K359 SAB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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