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L28 BSS

1994 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,133 mi
Last recorded118,133 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 BSS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 118,133 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 117,842 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 117,804 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 117,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/powersteering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

could't see brake pads?

steering joints/bushes have sight movement

Pass 4 Sep 2018 116,153 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust outer casing corroded center section

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split but still prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear exhaust rubbers missing but exhaust still secure

plastic covers covering both sills

Pass 25 Aug 2017 115,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear subframe area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 115,282 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

both side sills covered with plastic cover sheet

Pass 1 Sep 2015 112,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 112,291 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 109,600 miles

both rear tyres worn just on legal tread limits

front to rear brake pipes and both rear slightly corroded

movement in both rear axle bushes near excessive

n/s front tyre worn close to legal tread limit on inner edge and has a anil in it

o/s front anti roll bar link dustcover slightly damaged

play in both rear trailing arm linkage ball joints near excessive

slight free play detected at steering wheel

various oil leaks around engine area

Pass 24 Jul 2013 107,624 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 107,615 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 103,424 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak rear diff

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Unable to access rear center seat belt

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 103,281 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 99,095 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 92,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

outer sills not visable

Fail 12 May 2010 92,526 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

outer sills not visable

Pass 12 May 2009 84,534 miles

some corrosion to rear wing,o/s wheelarch

Pass 19 May 2008 74,911 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 66,047 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,379 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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L28 BSS is a 1994 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 L28 BSS, 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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L28 BSS is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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