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M450 TOC

1995 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,759 mi
Last recorded209,759 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM450 TOC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 209,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to fuel pipes

play in offside rear lower hub bush

traces of fuel around nearside of petrol tank but not leaking at time of test

Fail 27 Oct 2015 209,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to fuel pipes

play in offside rear lower hub bush

traces of fuel around nearside of petrol tank but not leaking at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2014 203,284 miles

Advise n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 203,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 176,695 miles

Advise o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 160,447 miles

Advise o/s outer front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2011 160,447 miles

Advise o/s outer front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 123,324 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 123,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s inner rear lower front bush

Advise o/s inner rear lower front bush

Advise play in steering box through steering wheel

Pass 5 Aug 2008 118,337 miles

Advise chip on n/s of windscreen.

Advise play on n/s/r upper suspension arm outer ball joint.

Fail 5 Aug 2008 118,337 miles

Advise chip on n/s of windscreen.

Advise play on n/s/r upper suspension arm outer ball joint.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 117,333 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 117,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2006 113,324 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front headlight washer missing

slight play in nearside front steering idler

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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M450 TOC is a 1995 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M450 TOC, 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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M450 TOC is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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