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L740 GYR

1993 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,579 mi
Last recorded90,579 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL740 GYR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 90,579 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 85,885 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 83,356 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 83,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,926 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,771 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,255 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 78,556 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 78,035 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 78,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 75,585 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 73,825 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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L740 GYR is a 1993 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L740 GYR, 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

How do I check the history of L740 GYR?

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What year was L740 GYR registered?

L740 GYR is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L740 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L740 GYR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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