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154,894 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage all (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
all exhaust mountings perished
exhaust system corroded
front coil springs and shock absorbers heavily corroded
front wings corroded, no sharp edges
light smoke emission from exhaust
passenger washer jet poor
underseal applied to all repaired areas on rear inner sills
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill , behind subframe mounting and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill around subframe mounting and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill around subframe mounting and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all rubber exhaust mountings perished
exhaust heavily corroded
front springs and shock absorbers corroded
nearside front washer jet poor
both front lower wings corroded
coolant leaks
corrosion to all underbody areas
exhaust heavily corroded and mountings weak
front shock absorbers and springs heavily corroded
fuel tank filler neck corroded
oil leaks
slight play in front engine mountings
coolant stain around heater hoses
exhaust sections corroded and rubber mountings worn
front coil springs and shock absorbers corroded
light corrosion to underbody
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front wing corroded
passenger washer jet poor
coolant stain on front of engine
engine oil leak
exhaust centre and rear sections heavily corroded , not yet leaking
front shock absorber casing and front coil springs corroded
rear sills corroded around jacking points
slight play in steering mechainism , idlers and rods
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
coolant stain on front of engine
engine oil leak
exhaust centre and rear sections heavily corroded , not yet leaking
front shock absorber casing and front coil springs corroded
rear sills corroded around jacking points
slight play in steering mechainism , idlers and rods
all jacking points corroded
engine covers and under-trays fitted
exhaust corroded
front brake discs worn
front coil springs and shock-absorbers corroded
front pads low
fuel cap seal perrished
n/s dip beam pattern weak
n/s main beam lens damaged
n/s washer jet partly blocked
oil leak
plastic trims on sills
engine covers and under-trays fitted
exhaust corroded
front brake discs worn
jacking points corroded
n/s main beam headlight damaged
n/s under-bonnet metal brake pipe corroded
n/s/r tyre tread wearing low
o/s/f tyre tread very low
oil leak
plastic trims on sills
slight lift in steering column
under-side of vehicle corroded
Fuel pipe leaking emissions not tested (7.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring pan corroded and holed (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all brake discs worn
all coil springs corroded
centre exhaust mounts split
engine covers and under-trays fitted
exhaust corroded
front and near-side-rear shock-absorber casing and spring cups corroded
fuel pipes corroded
jacking points corroded
light corrosion to under-bonnet brake pipes
o/s/f and n/s/r tyre treads wearing very low
oil leak
plastic trims on sills
slight lift in steering column
stone chip in n/s main beam unit
surface corrosion to under-side of vehicle
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to exhaust system & all coil springs
corrosion to under body
exhaust mounting perished
n/s/r tyre 2.3mm
nail in n/s/r tyre
o/s/f tyre 2.4mm
power steering pipes damp
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to exhaust system & all coil springs
corrosion to under body
exhaust mounting perished
n/s/r tyre 2.3mm
nail in n/s/r tyre
o/s/f tyre 2.4mm
o/s/r tyre 3mm
power steering pipes damp
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre treads wearing low
coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
exhaust mountings perrished
n/s/f lower rear arm ball joint gaitor perrished
plastic trims on sills
under-bonnet power steering pipes damp
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust mountings perrished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre treads wearing low
coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
n/s/f lower rear arm ball joint gaitor perrished
plastic trims on sills
under-bonnet power steering pipes damp
all coil springs corroded
engine oil leak
exhaust system corroded
fuel pipes corroded
slight dampness around power steering fluid reservoir
slight perishing to offside front brake hose
slight wear to rear tyres on outer edge
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all coil springs corroded
centre exhaust mounting split
engine oil leak
exhaust system corroded
fuel pipes corroded
slight dampness around power steering fluid reservoir
slight perishing to offside front brake hose
slight wear to rear tyres on outer edge
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
all coil springs corroded
both rear axle bushes unbonding
corrosion to fuel pipes
cracking to o/s/f brake hose
light corrosion to exhaust system
oil leak
slight play in steering box drop arm
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
all coil springs corroded
both rear axle bushes unbonding
corrosion to fuel pipes
corrosion to rear brake discs
cracking to o/s/f brake hose
light corrosion to exhaust system
oil leak
slight play in steering box drop arm
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear axle bushes unbonding
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
light corrosion to exhaust system
o/s/f shock absorber leaking
oil leak
play in steering box drop arm & steering drag link
slight play in top steering column bush
slight play to n/s/r wheel bearing
under tray fitted to car
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under tray fitted to car
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear axle bushes unbonding
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
light corrosion to exhaust system
o/s/f shock absorber leaking
oil leak
play in steering box drop arm & steering drag link
slight play in top steering column bush
slight play to n/s/r wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear axle bushes unbonding
front ball joint rubber covers in poor condition
fuel pipes corroded
o/s/f shockabsorber leaking
oil leak on engine
rear axle brake pipes corroded
slight corrosion to both front outer brake pipes
slight play in top steering column bush
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear axle bushes unbonding
front ball joint rubber covers in poor condition
fuel pipes corroded
o/s/f shockabsorber leaking
oil leak on engine
rear axle brake pipes corroded
slight corrosion to both front outer brake pipes
slight play in top steering column bush
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all steel brake pipes slight corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
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L186 XLK is a 1994 BMW 740 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
Across all 1994 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 132,091 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 L186 XLK, 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 32 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L186 XLK is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 30 March 1994.
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