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L322 DBA

1993 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,645 mi
Last recorded70,645 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL322 DBA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,645 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 70,619 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,584 miles

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2019 70,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,402 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,762 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,845 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,970 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 67,301 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 66,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,426 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,615 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,415 miles

offside front tyre worn

Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,773 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 58,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,867 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,286 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 55,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 52,826 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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L322 DBA is a 1993 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1993 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 137,926 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 L322 DBA, 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 33 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L322 DBA registered?

L322 DBA is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L322 DBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L322 DBA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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