MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,162 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
advise r/exhaust mount split /power steering leak
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M288 SMV is a 1994 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1994 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 132,091 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 M288 SMV, 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 32 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of M288 SMV?
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What year was M288 SMV registered?
M288 SMV is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 18 August 1994.
Is M288 SMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for M288 SMV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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