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M35 SFC

1994 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,205 mi
Last recorded101,205 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM35 SFC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 101,205 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 101,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s door mirror housing broken

Pass 7 Jul 2007 98,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition of front number plate

Crack on screen

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

Play in steering components

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 88,778 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 88,778 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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M35 SFC is a 1994 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M35 SFC, 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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What year was M35 SFC registered?

M35 SFC is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 11 August 1994.

Is M35 SFC safe to buy?

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