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L763 YCV

1994 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,248 mi
Last recorded165,248 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL763 YCV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 165,248 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 165,200 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 165,186 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 165,127 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 164,013 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 164,013 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 162,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine starting fault ??

Fail 25 Jun 2018 162,066 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine starting fault ??

Pass 5 Jun 2017 159,941 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 156,455 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 153,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 153,537 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 148,790 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 145,007 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 145,007 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 141,072 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 141,072 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 136,878 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 131,952 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 126,046 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 122,326 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 120,340 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 118,245 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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L763 YCV is a 1994 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 L763 YCV, 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 L763 YCV registered?

L763 YCV is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L763 YCV safe to buy?

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