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L471 NAW

1994 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,357 mi
Last recorded83,357 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL471 NAW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 83,357 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive P.A.S system. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished ad cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 83,357 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive P.A.S system. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished ad cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 69,544 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 68,878 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 68,317 miles

Fuel filler cap flap loose

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

NSF foglight inoperative

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,858 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 67,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,002 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2012 66,103 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,835 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,491 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,149 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front brake reaction arm bushes slightly deteriorated

windscreen wipers juddering/smearing

Pass 22 Feb 2007 57,207 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 57,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Wear in drivers seat adjusting mechanism (feels insecure )

Pass 3 Mar 2006 55,815 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW ON INNER SECTION AND THE O/S/F HAS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

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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L471 NAW is a 1994 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L471 NAW, 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 L471 NAW registered?

L471 NAW is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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