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M195 GRT

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

261,678 mi
Last recorded261,678 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM195 GRT
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 261,678 miles

Both outer sill areas have had welding repairs

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp is missing

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 261,675 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 260,083 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle inc` suspension parts

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 260,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle inc` suspension parts

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 258,071 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill slightly corroded (holed

Oil leak

Steering idler arm has slight play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/ floor corrosion etc

Fail 29 Jan 2019 258,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill slightly corroded (holed

Oil leak

Steering idler arm has slight play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/ floor corrosion etc

Pass 6 Feb 2018 255,605 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill area (6.1.A.1)

Steering idler slight play

Fail 2 Feb 2018 255,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering idler slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2017 252,061 miles

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

offside front jacking point corroded and holed

steering idler part worn

Fail 8 Feb 2017 252,034 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated handbrake does not fully return correctly (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking pipes from reservoir and back of pump (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle ie steering idler arm (2.3.2)

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

offside front jacking point corroded and holed

steering idler part worn

Pass 17 Feb 2016 248,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front brke pipes . (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 247,893 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded Leaking On nearside inner wing pipes to and from rack (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Pipes to and from resovoir (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front brke pipes . (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 243,760 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 239,314 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 239,314 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 234,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012
Fail 22 Feb 2012

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 225,239 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

fuel pipe rusted

Pass 15 Feb 2010 220,052 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 215,093 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 210,396 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 204,565 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Feb 2006 197,124 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2006 197,124 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

oil leak

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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M195 GRT is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 M195 GRT, 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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M195 GRT is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 6 March 1995.

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