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K868 GHJ

1993 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,382 mi
Last recorded120,382 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK868 GHJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 120,382 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 120,382 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 119,247 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 118,525 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 117,790 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 117,705 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 111,061 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 105,649 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 100,624 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 100,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 97,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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K868 GHJ is a 1993 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K868 GHJ, 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 K868 GHJ registered?

K868 GHJ is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 18 March 1993.

Is K868 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K868 GHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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