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L880 TOY

1993 BMW 740

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,186 mi
Last recorded146,186 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL880 TOY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 146,186 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust mounts perished

rear brake discs corroded

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 15 Dec 2009 145,908 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust mounts perished

rear discs corroding

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 8 Dec 2008 201,087 miles

brake pipe offside rear corroding

centre exhaust section corroded

covers fitted to both outer sills unable to see condition of sills

slight corrosion and wear in both rear brake discs

starting to corrode on offside rear near suspension fixing

Pass 12 Dec 2007 195,668 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 189,811 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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L880 TOY is a 1993 BMW 740 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L880 TOY, 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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What year was L880 TOY registered?

L880 TOY is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L880 TOY safe to buy?

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