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M296 RJH

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,681 mi
Last recorded133,681 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 RJH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 133,681 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear suspension metal fluid pipes corroded.

both front suspension castor arm inner bushes splitting.

front brake pads approx 70% worn.

nearside front headlamp cover chipped.

various front and rear suspension bushes splitting/perishing.

Fail 17 Nov 2008 133,389 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear suspension metal fluid pipes corroded.

both front suspension castor arm inner bushes splitting.

front brake pads approx 70% worn.

nearside front headlamp cover chipped.

various front and rear suspension bushes splitting/perishing.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 122,769 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension pipes corroding

Fail 8 Nov 2007 122,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension pipes corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2006 113,625 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 113,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all rear suspension pipes corroded.

both front flexible brake hoses perishing.

both front suspension castor arm bushes splitting.

both front tyres wearing on edges.

both rear silencer heatshields loose and insecure.

corrosion to boot lid.

corrosion to nearside sill.

nearside front door mirror glass obscuring view to rear slightly.

slight weep from power steering reservoir.

windscreen chipped in zone b.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 105,322 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 105,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front suspension castor arm bushes splitting.

play in both rear suspension arm ball joints.

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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M296 RJH is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M296 RJH, 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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M296 RJH is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 13 February 1995.

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