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M377 CLT

1995 BMW 740

Brown Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,812 mi
Last recorded79,812 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM377 CLT
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 79,812 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 78,336 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid Suspension pipes corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2021 78,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded forward of spare wheel well (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded forward of spare wheel well as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 74,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 74,963 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,413 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 73,093 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,365 miles

Exhaust pipe heat shield insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

auto gearbox oil leak

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

parking brake return strut at the pedal brocken

Fail 18 Feb 2014 69,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

auto gearbox oil leak

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

parking brake return strut at the pedal brocken

Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,108 miles

autumatic gearbox seepage

Fail 18 Feb 2013 69,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

autumatic gearbox seepage

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,255 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 68,255 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,371 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,682 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,402 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 63,658 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 62,322 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 61,133 miles

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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M377 CLT is a 1995 BMW 740 in Brown with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 M377 CLT, 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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What year was M377 CLT registered?

M377 CLT is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M377 CLT safe to buy?

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