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M23 BGG

1995 BMW 740

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,507 mi
Last recorded76,507 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 BGG
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,507 miles

handbrake foot pedal shocker insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2010 76,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake foot pedal shocker insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2009 73,552 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 73,549 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 72,776 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 72,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 71,344 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK POWER STEERING RES.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 67,414 miles

Nearside 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)

small cut in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Dec 2006 67,414 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 22 Dec 2005 63,465 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 63,464 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside track control arm gaitor split

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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M23 BGG is a 1995 BMW 740 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 M23 BGG, 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

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What year was M23 BGG registered?

M23 BGG is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 5 January 1995.

Is M23 BGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 BGG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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