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L37 NWR

1993 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,823 mi
Last recorded10,823 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL37 NWR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 10,823 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 108,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 105,887 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 100,809 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 96,878 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 92,381 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 87,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 85,369 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 81,862 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 81,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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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L37 NWR is a 1993 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L37 NWR, 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 L37 NWR registered?

L37 NWR is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 7 October 1993.

Is L37 NWR safe to buy?

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