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L91 UCD

1994 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,427 mi
Last recorded81,427 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL91 UCD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 81,427 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 81,416 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 81,382 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,807 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear outer wheel arches rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,390 miles

both rear lower wheel arch panels corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,138 miles

both rear outer lower panels rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,807 miles

both rear lower sill panels corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,199 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,897 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 71,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,975 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 68,954 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil resedue on engine and gearbox

slight play felt in both rear hubs area when roadwheel shook top and bottom

slight play in steeering felt at steering wheel

Pass 9 Aug 2007 67,129 miles

ADVISE HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 65,777 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 65,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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L91 UCD is a 1994 BMW 740 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 L91 UCD, 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 L91 UCD registered?

L91 UCD is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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