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L58 ORC

1994 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

214,284 mi
Last recorded214,284 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL58 ORC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 214,284 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 211,040 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 211,039 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 208,531 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 205,882 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 201,061 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 201,020 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 199,076 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 199,071 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 198,721 miles

cover fitted to underside front of vehicle,restricting inspections of testable items.

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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L58 ORC is a 1994 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L58 ORC, 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 L58 ORC registered?

L58 ORC is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L58 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L58 ORC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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