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L906 JEP

1994 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

165,073 mi
Last recorded165,073 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL906 JEP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 165,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 164,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under car inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 164,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under car inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 160,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under car inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n.s under car inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 158,794 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 158,649 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 158,617 miles

Central Ball joint has excessive play centre track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across vehicle above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 146,709 miles

Rear all brake pipes rusted

all rear fuel pipes very rusty and weak

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Fail 8 Feb 2017 146,709 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear all brake pipes rusted

all rear fuel pipes very rusty and weak

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 137,065 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 132,861 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 122,425 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust rubber is broken

Fail 11 Oct 2013 122,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust rubber is broken

Pass 29 Aug 2012 109,530 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 109,522 miles

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

Both centre exhaust support brackets deteriorating.

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 102,134 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 102,134 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 101,324 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 91,275 miles

FUEL RETURN PIPE CORRODED

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 91,275 miles

FUEL RETURN PIPE CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,429 miles

Wipers do not work on slow speed

Fail 3 Sep 2009 85,429 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers do not work on slow speed

Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,209 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 81,290 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 81,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 78,923 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 78,923 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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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L906 JEP is a 1994 BMW 740 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 L906 JEP, 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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L906 JEP is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 5 April 1994.

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