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L740 WSU

1994 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,458 mi
Last recorded123,458 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL740 WSU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 123,458 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Wear in front anti-roll bar n/s drop link

Fail 1 Jun 2009 123,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Wear in front anti-roll bar n/s drop link

Fail 14 Apr 2009 123,434 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 120,245 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 117,159 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s head lamp damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2007 117,138 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 115,964 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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L740 WSU is a 1994 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L740 WSU, 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 L740 WSU registered?

L740 WSU is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 3 February 1994.

Is L740 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L740 WSU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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