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M363 ARK

1994 BMW 740

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,888 mi
Last recorded39,888 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM363 ARK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 39,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bush dust cover deteriourated

Offside Rear Suspension bush dust cover deteriourated

Pass 6 Aug 2024 39,872 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 39,858 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,770 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 39,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 39,760 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 39,601 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 39,581 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 39,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2016 38,532 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,036 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2014 34,564 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 34,176 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 33,755 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,629 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,070 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,449 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,917 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,933 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 26,933 miles

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

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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M363 ARK is a 1994 BMW 740 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M363 ARK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M363 ARK registered?

M363 ARK is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 15 September 1994.

Is M363 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M363 ARK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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