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K901 MOT

1992 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,302 mi
Last recorded138,302 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 740143,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK901 MOT
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 138,302 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust rusty.

offside front antiroll bar link top gaiter split.

Fail 6 May 2008 138,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rusty.

front brake pads appear low.

offside front antiroll bar link top gaiter split.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 134,350 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2007 134,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2006 130,626 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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K901 MOT is a 1992 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 K901 MOT, 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 K901 MOT registered?

K901 MOT is a 1992 BMW 740, first registered on 14 October 1992.

Is K901 MOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K901 MOT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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