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M179 AVW

1995 BMW 740

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,835 mi
Last recorded132,835 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 AVW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 132,835 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 132,830 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 131,355 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting too crack on side wall o.k at present.

Fail 20 Oct 2008 131,294 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting too crack on side wall o.k at present.

Pass 14 Oct 2007 129,660 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2006 127,873 miles

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

thermostat housing or pipe leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2005 125,412 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 125,412 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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M179 AVW is a 1995 BMW 740 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M179 AVW, 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 M179 AVW registered?

M179 AVW is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 11 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M179 AVW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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