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L713 DNP

1994 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,378 mi
Last recorded109,378 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL713 DNP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 109,378 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 97,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 97,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 93,650 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 92,100 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre worn at limit on outer edge

o/s/r metal brake pipe and both front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

rear anti rollbar bushes and droplinks have movement

recommend replacing wiper blades

slight judder on front brakes

strong advise o/s/r inner brake pad worn near limit [ discs showing age and wear]

Pass 19 Apr 2007 91,616 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion showing on both front metal brake pipes

n/s/f tyre at limit on edge

o/s/f tyre nearing limit

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

rear anti roll bar bushes and droplinks have movement

slight judder on front brakes

strong advise o/s/r inner brake pad near limit [rear discs ridged and worn]

wiper blades have slight smear recommend replacing

Fail 28 Apr 2006 90,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion showing on metal brake pipes o/s/f and n/s/r

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2006 90,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion showing on metal brake pipes o/s/f and n/s/r

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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L713 DNP is a 1994 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L713 DNP, 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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L713 DNP is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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