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L186 XLK

1994 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

154,894 mi
Last recorded154,894 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL186 XLK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 154,894 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 154,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 153,362 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 151,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 150,206 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 150,206 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 148,380 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 146,930 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 146,927 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 145,543 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 145,543 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 142,853 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 142,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 138,151 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 138,151 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 133,269 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 133,268 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 130,844 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 130,842 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 128,275 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 128,275 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 125,187 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 125,187 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 121,278 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 118,338 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 118,333 miles

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)

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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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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