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K740 JWW

1993 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,266 mi
Last recorded221,266 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK740 JWW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 221,266 miles

Both front tyres in poor condition

Brake imbalance 24%

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

No visual warning for offside indicator

Fail 7 Jul 2010 221,266 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres in poor condition

Brake imbalance 24%

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

No visual warning for offside indicator

Pass 9 Jul 2009 214,324 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 214,324 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end rubber split

Slight play in the top of both rear shock absorbers

Small cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2007 211,233 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 201,603 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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K740 JWW is a 1993 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K740 JWW, 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 K740 JWW registered?

K740 JWW is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 21 May 1993.

Is K740 JWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K740 JWW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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