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L942 BFJ

1994 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

135,873 mi
Last recorded135,873 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL942 BFJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2010 135,873 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 131,670 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 131,670 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 128,736 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 128,736 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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L942 BFJ is a 1994 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L942 BFJ, 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 L942 BFJ registered?

L942 BFJ is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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