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L440 ONO

1994 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,063 mi
Last recorded122,063 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL440 ONO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 122,063 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 122,001 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 113,650 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 113,639 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

off side rear tyre in poor state

oil leak

play in near side steering idler

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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L440 ONO is a 1994 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L440 ONO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L440 ONO registered?

L440 ONO is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L440 ONO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L440 ONO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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