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L517 HMO

1993 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,277 mi
Last recorded67,277 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL517 HMO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 67,277 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank strap broken, tank still secure

Fail 18 May 2015 67,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank strap broken, tank still secure

Pass 21 May 2014 66,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 66,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2013 65,195 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box bracket broken but exhaust is still adequitly supported

Pass 24 May 2012 63,606 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid low

brake pad warning light on[sensor wires cut]

front discs pitted/corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

rear suspension bushes worn /perished

sills covered

slight play at steering wheel

slight play in front upper suspension arm ball joints

Fail 23 May 2012 63,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

sills covered

slight play at steering wheel

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid low

brake pad warning light on[sensor wires cut]

front discs pitted/corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

rear suspension bushes worn /perished

slight play in front upper suspension arm ball joints

Pass 20 May 2011 62,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded and pitted

sills fitted with plastic covers

Fail 18 May 2011 62,207 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded and pitted

sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 28 May 2010 60,862 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2009 59,389 miles

slight corrosion on main front to offside rear brake pipe and may require replacement next mot test

Pass 23 May 2008 58,054 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

water pump badly worn and leaking

Pass 28 May 2007 56,908 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 56,253 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 56,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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L517 HMO is a 1993 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L517 HMO, 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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L517 HMO is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 21 December 1993.

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