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L679 NJO

1994 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,558 mi
Last recorded86,558 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL679 NJO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 86,558 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 84,606 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 83,632 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 83,513 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,374 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,287 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,015 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 83,015 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 82,225 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 81,651 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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L679 NJO is a 1994 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L679 NJO, 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

How do I check the history of L679 NJO?

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What year was L679 NJO registered?

L679 NJO is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L679 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L679 NJO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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