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L717 NYB

1993 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,919 mi
Last recorded107,919 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 NYB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 107,919 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 107,789 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 1 Feb 2023 107,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Apr 2021 105,884 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 105,386 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Body component slightly loose Bumper / also damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 105,386 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Body component slightly loose Bumper / also damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 104,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 103,704 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 102,385 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,131 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 99,636 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 99,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 98,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s front exhaust bracket split

surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Jan 2011 93,161 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 93,161 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 91,616 miles

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

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

handbrake reading low on n/s/r

Pass 12 Jan 2009 88,744 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 86,172 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 84,094 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 82,403 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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L717 NYB is a 1993 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L717 NYB, 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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L717 NYB is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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