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M227 DGE

1994 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

206,050 mi
Last recorded206,050 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM227 DGE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 206,050 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 202,710 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2023 199,082 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022
Pass 17 May 2021 195,166 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 191,069 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019
Pass 28 Nov 2017 190,858 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 190,847 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 190,169 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 189,253 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 188,467 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 184,227 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 172,311 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 166,406 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 157,573 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 145,826 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 135,525 miles

o/s/f brake disc in poor condition

play to o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 19 May 2006 130,847 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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M227 DGE is a 1994 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M227 DGE, 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 M227 DGE registered?

M227 DGE is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 25 October 1994.

Is M227 DGE safe to buy?

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