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L844 SFL

1994 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,506 mi
Last recorded119,506 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL844 SFL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 119,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear nearside & Offside / service brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside Front & Offside Front (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 119,503 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear nearside & Offside / service brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside Front & Offside Front (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 118,656 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and Back (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 118,612 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 118,608 miles

Nearside Inner Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) IDLER ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner IDLER ARM DANGERIOS FREE PLAY

Pass 2 Aug 2022 118,134 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 118,131 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside & offside too faded (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 115,323 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 115,317 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 111,406 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 109,311 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 106,878 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 103,270 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 103,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 100,234 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 100,234 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 97,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jun 2015 97,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jun 2014 95,158 miles

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

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s parking brake only working @ 50%

Fail 9 Apr 2014 95,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

o/s hand brake only working at 50%

Fail 26 Mar 2014 95,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,902 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 86,704 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,319 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 84,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 77,902 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,632 miles

r/h/f tyre bald inner edge

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 16 Mar 2009 75,632 miles

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

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

r/h/f tyre bald inner edge

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2008 74,387 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 68,827 miles

slight wear l/h track rod joints

slight wear l/h/r and r/h/r, rear trailing lower arm inner bush

Fail 6 Mar 2007 68,827 miles

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

slight wear l/h track rod joints

slight wear l/h/r and r/h/r, rear trailing lower arm inner bush

Pass 15 Mar 2006 59,627 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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L844 SFL is a 1994 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 132,091 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 L844 SFL, 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 32 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L844 SFL is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 19 March 1994.

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