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M486 CCC

1994 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,621 mi
Last recorded146,621 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 CCC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 146,621 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 146,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 143,891 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 143,193 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 143,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 138,400 miles

airbag light is on

both front anti roll bar drop links top ball joint rubber insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2008 138,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

airbag light is on

both front anti roll bar drop links top ball joint rubber insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2007 135,578 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 131,858 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M486 CCC is a 1994 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 132,091 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 M486 CCC, 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 32 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 M486 CCC registered?

M486 CCC is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M486 CCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M486 CCC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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