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K994 OCA

1992 BMW 740

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,922 mi
Last recorded81,922 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 740143,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK994 OCA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 81,922 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 81,458 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 81,211 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 81,017 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 80,577 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,711 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,341 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 76,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,687 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 74,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 73,443 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear coil springs rusty

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn low

rear number plate marked

Pass 19 Jun 2006 71,413 miles

corrosion to o/s/f jacking point

o/s/f door check strap broken

o/s/f plastic air duct below bumper adrift

rear number plate marked

stone chip in windscreen zone a

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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K994 OCA is a 1992 BMW 740 in White with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K994 OCA, 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 K994 OCA registered?

K994 OCA is a 1992 BMW 740, first registered on 28 October 1992.

Is K994 OCA safe to buy?

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