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M114 ELC

1995 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

150,702 mi
Last recorded150,702 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM114 ELC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 150,702 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2025 149,969 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 149,886 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 149,444 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 149,118 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 148,534 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D bush clamp bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 147,934 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Metal fuel pipes badly corroded at offside front

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 147,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer ball joint/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

sills corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 147,436 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer ball joint/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 146,889 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 146,887 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 145,723 miles

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

Windscreen washer jet function poor

Fail 2 Dec 2016 145,387 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer jet function poor

Pass 3 Dec 2015 144,063 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 143,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 143,021 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 139,898 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 135,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2012 135,283 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2011 129,799 miles

front brake disc wearing thin

front brake pads to be checked (inner)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 121,530 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 Dec 2009 112,764 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 105,761 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 104,223 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

washers weak

Pass 27 Sep 2006 104,049 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 103,554 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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M114 ELC is a 1995 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1995 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 124,811 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 M114 ELC, 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 31 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M114 ELC is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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