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M116 RKL

1995 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,736 mi
Last recorded94,736 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM116 RKL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2018 94,736 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,245 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,272 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,239 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 83,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,706 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 81,706 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,225 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 76,132 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 70,112 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 69,416 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 66,524 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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M116 RKL is a 1995 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M116 RKL, 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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What year was M116 RKL registered?

M116 RKL is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 3 March 1995.

Is M116 RKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M116 RKL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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