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1995 BMW 740

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,628 mi
Last recorded75,628 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 BMW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 75,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Pass 4 Oct 2010 75,625 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 75,623 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 75,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,336 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 74,518 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 74,518 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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M1 BMW is a 1995 BMW 740 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M1 BMW, 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 M1 BMW registered?

M1 BMW is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is M1 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 BMW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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