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K404 XBL

1993 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,377 mi
Last recorded174,377 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK404 XBL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 174,377 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 173,588 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear axle beam bushes split

Pass 19 Nov 2008 152,131 miles

brake pipes corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear tyres low

slight play steering linkages

surface corrosion suspension components

Fail 19 Nov 2008 152,131 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear tyres low

slight play steering linkages

surface corrosion suspension components

Pass 16 Oct 2007 140,190 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 134,664 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 134,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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K404 XBL is a 1993 BMW 740 in Green 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 K404 XBL, 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 K404 XBL registered?

K404 XBL is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 10 February 1993.

Is K404 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K404 XBL 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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