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M398 HDS

1995 BMW 740

Purple Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,188 mi
Last recorded185,188 miles
Recorded on17 May 2006
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 HDS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2006 185,188 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 185,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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M398 HDS is a 1995 BMW 740 in Purple with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 M398 HDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M398 HDS registered?

M398 HDS is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 16 January 1995.

Is M398 HDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M398 HDS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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