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M262 ELB

1995 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,085 mi
Last recorded93,085 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 ELB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 93,085 miles

Catalyst emissions only just met

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 93,077 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen demist fan not working

Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,001 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,797 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 86,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 86,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,911 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 81,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords also showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,467 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 78,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,634 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 69,291 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 68,762 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,278 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 64,338 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 58,314 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 53,870 miles

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

slight play in steering box drop arm.power steering resovior damp.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,109 miles

front brake discs rather worn,oil level at min!

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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M262 ELB is a 1995 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M262 ELB, 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.

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M262 ELB is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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