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L35 YRH

1993 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,542 mi
Last recorded177,542 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL35 YRH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 177,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 174,876 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 172,441 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 172,441 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 169,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly cracked on inner sidewall

Fail 23 Jan 2007 169,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly cracked on inner sidewall

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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L35 YRH is a 1993 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L35 YRH, 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 L35 YRH registered?

L35 YRH is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L35 YRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L35 YRH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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