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M47 MYT

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,454 mi
Last recorded88,454 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 MYT
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 88,454 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 88,273 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 87,310 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 87,306 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,294 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,822 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 83,289 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,813 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 81,813 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,542 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,470 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 78,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,113 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 73,018 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 73,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,078 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 69,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,183 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 66,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 63,592 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 59,758 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,667 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 51,480 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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M47 MYT is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M47 MYT, 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 M47 MYT registered?

M47 MYT is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M47 MYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M47 MYT shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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