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M256 BTU

1995 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,030 mi
Last recorded112,030 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 BTU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 112,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank looks damp

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sills corroded

dash clocks intermittently going off

Pass 6 Apr 2011 111,985 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 111,985 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 111,785 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 111,785 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 110,152 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 110,152 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 109,388 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 109,357 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 107,525 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 105,113 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 105,113 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes corroded

imbalance at front brakes

n/s front tyre outside edge wearing

oil leak

rear reg plate deteriorating

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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M256 BTU is a 1995 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M256 BTU, 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 M256 BTU registered?

M256 BTU is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 4 January 1995.

Is M256 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M256 BTU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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