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K654 RLK

1993 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,640 mi
Last recorded141,640 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK654 RLK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 141,640 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 141,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 141,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 145,563 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 139,165 miles

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 16 Feb 2010 139,165 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 12 Feb 2010 139,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 138,274 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 137,926 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 137,926 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 137,440 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 137,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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K654 RLK is a 1993 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K654 RLK, 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 K654 RLK registered?

K654 RLK is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K654 RLK safe to buy?

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