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L274 FPE

1994 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,940 mi
Last recorded193,940 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL274 FPE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2011 193,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

radiator distorted and leaking

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 190,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 190,280 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 187,610 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 184,812 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Jun 2006 181,995 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 181,899 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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L274 FPE is a 1994 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L274 FPE, 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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What year was L274 FPE registered?

L274 FPE is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L274 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L274 FPE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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