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M424 MRU

1995 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,940 mi
Last recorded119,940 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM424 MRU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 119,940 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 115,620 miles

Front Brake Discs Badly Scored

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake Discs Badly Scored

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 115,610 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake Discs Badly Scored

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake Discs Badly Scored

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 110,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 110,983 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 107,529 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 105,897 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 105,897 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 101,005 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 101,005 miles

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

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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M424 MRU is a 1995 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M424 MRU, 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 M424 MRU registered?

M424 MRU is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 4 July 1995.

Is M424 MRU safe to buy?

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