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K893 ARD

1992 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,126 mi
Last recorded133,126 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2006
Typical for 1992 BMW 740143,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK893 ARD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2006 133,126 miles

brake traction lamp on dashboard

front wiper blades just clearing screen

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r diff noisy

n/s/r jacking mount in poor state

n/s/r tyre on 2mm 225/60/r15 96w

o/s handbrake efficiency poor

o/s/r tyre perished to sidewall area/nail in tread/bold inside edge 2mm

oil leaks all over engine area

Pass 4 Jan 2006 130,881 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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K893 ARD is a 1992 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,109 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 K893 ARD, 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 34 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K893 ARD registered?

K893 ARD is a 1992 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K893 ARD safe to buy?

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