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K974 EUX

1992 BMW 740

Beige Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,405 mi
Last recorded172,405 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 740143,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK974 EUX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 172,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle mounts starting to perish

Pass 9 Jun 2008 168,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 168,505 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 156,761 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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K974 EUX is a 1992 BMW 740 in Beige with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K974 EUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K974 EUX registered?

K974 EUX is a 1992 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K974 EUX safe to buy?

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