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M182 PKO

1995 BMW 740

Blue Lpg 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,026 mi
Last recorded182,026 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM182 PKO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 182,026 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 165,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 165,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 150,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 150,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 150,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

pas reservoir secured by cable ties

rear wishbone upper bushes worn and seperating

Pass 19 Feb 2007 148,520 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 148,518 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 145,101 miles

Slight wear o/s and n/s rear suspension arm joints

Fail 8 Feb 2006 145,097 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S REAR COIL SPRING BASE RUBBER INCOMPLETE

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

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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M182 PKO is a 1995 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M182 PKO, 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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M182 PKO is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 8 February 1995.

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