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L32 GUK

1993 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,392 mi
Last recorded224,392 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL32 GUK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2009 224,392 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 208,504 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 192,136 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 176,504 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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L32 GUK is a 1993 BMW 740 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L32 GUK, 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.

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What year was L32 GUK registered?

L32 GUK is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 14 October 1993.

Is L32 GUK safe to buy?

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