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L963 WAV

1993 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,568 mi
Last recorded182,568 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 740137,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL963 WAV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 182,568 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 181,173 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 176,045 miles

Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 167,998 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 167,998 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 159,518 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 159,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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L963 WAV is a 1993 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L963 WAV, 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 L963 WAV registered?

L963 WAV is a 1993 BMW 740, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L963 WAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L963 WAV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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