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L894 SUA

1993 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,942 mi
Last recorded161,942 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL894 SUA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 161,942 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 160,997 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 158,921 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2010 158,921 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 156,238 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front lower ball joint grease cup seal torn.

Fail 14 Jun 2008 156,181 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front lower ball joint grease cup seal is torn.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front lower ball joint grease cup seal torn.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 154,421 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 149,567 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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L894 SUA is a 1993 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L894 SUA, 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 L894 SUA registered?

L894 SUA is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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