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L693 HYO

1994 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

175,072 mi
Last recorded175,072 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2006
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL693 HYO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2006 175,072 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 175,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 175,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L693 HYO is a 1994 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L693 HYO, 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 L693 HYO registered?

L693 HYO is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L693 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L693 HYO shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L693 HYO have outstanding finance?

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