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L33 HCS

1994 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,893 mi
Last recorded225,893 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 HCS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 225,893 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 225,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 217,401 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 208,113 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 208,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 190,702 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 177,550 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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L33 HCS is a 1994 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L33 HCS, 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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How do I check the history of L33 HCS?

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What year was L33 HCS registered?

L33 HCS is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is L33 HCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 HCS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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