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M269 GAP

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,051 mi
Last recorded170,051 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM269 GAP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 170,051 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/f. tyre outer sidewall damaged.

o/s/f. and n/s/f. floor undersides covered in plastic shields.

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 170,051 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

lower engine cover fitted.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f. tyre outer sidewall damaged.

o/s/f. and n/s/f. floor undersides covered in plastic shields.

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 167,395 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 167,386 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 159,775 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 156,553 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M269 GAP is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M269 GAP, 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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What year was M269 GAP registered?

M269 GAP is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 24 May 1995.

Is M269 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M269 GAP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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