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M297 VRA

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,579 mi
Last recorded167,579 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 VRA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 167,579 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 167,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 162,185 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 162,185 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 157,937 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 157,934 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 155,108 miles

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

airbag light on

front tyres starting to perish

Fail 20 Dec 2012 155,108 miles

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

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

airbag light on

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jan 2012 152,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on

both rear tyres close to exposing cords on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2011 147,947 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 147,761 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 141,610 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 135,655 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 127,425 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 118,483 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 118,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s door mirror damaged but not affecting view to rear

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 11 Feb 2006 114,378 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear driveshaft gaiter leaking

parking brake lever rubber worn

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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M297 VRA is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M297 VRA, 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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M297 VRA is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 12 April 1995.

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