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L884 PWU

1994 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,513 mi
Last recorded167,513 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL884 PWU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 167,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn low on edges

front and rear brake pipes corroded

sight corrosion both rear wheel arches

slight play in steering joints

slight sidewall damage o/s/r tyre and cracking

Fail 2 Feb 2010 167,377 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres worn unevenly - devoid of tread on edges

both o/s tyres on 2mm

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion both rear wheel arches

slight sidewall damage o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2009 163,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre depths low on inner edges

corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

corrosion on offside front brake pipe

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

engine oil leak

nearside exhaust downpipe mounting bracket broken

nearside front tyre depth low on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2007 151,903 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 151,903 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 134,014 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/s/r light cluster cracked.

Steering joints have slight play.

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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L884 PWU is a 1994 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L884 PWU, 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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What year was L884 PWU registered?

L884 PWU is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L884 PWU safe to buy?

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