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M457 DOY

1995 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,024 mi
Last recorded128,024 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM457 DOY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 128,024 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 128,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 126,965 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 125,716 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 125,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 123,914 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 12,112 miles

Advise nearside handbrake should be better needs adjuting up

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 May 2011 12,112 miles

Advise nearside handbrake should be better needs adjuting up

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2010 117,713 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 114,503 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 114,503 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 111,274 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 108,432 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 105,077 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 102,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 102,888 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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M457 DOY is a 1995 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1995 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 124,811 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M457 DOY, 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 M457 DOY registered?

M457 DOY is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M457 DOY safe to buy?

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