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M227 YWC

1995 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,689 mi
Last recorded129,689 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM227 YWC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 129,689 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 122,399 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 114,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 107,561 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 107,038 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2011 107,027 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 105,490 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 103,942 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 101,961 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 99,989 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 98,364 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 98,364 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 YWC is a 1995 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 124,811 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 YWC, 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 31 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M227 YWC?

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What year was M227 YWC registered?

M227 YWC is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 19 May 1995.

Is M227 YWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M227 YWC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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