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M293 EWY

1994 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,420 mi
Last recorded135,420 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM293 EWY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 135,420 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded. (7.2.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 135,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded. (7.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 135,023 miles

Lower engine cover fitted .

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Upper engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 134,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 134,322 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 133,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 133,437 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 132,515 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light takes a few seconds to go out .

vehicle has been stood for over 4 years.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 132,437 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 132,151 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 131,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 131,385 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 131,385 miles

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

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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M293 EWY is a 1994 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 M293 EWY, 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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M293 EWY is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 9 November 1994.

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