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M489 SHE

1994 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,219 mi
Last recorded122,219 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 SHE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2010 122,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

air bag lamp on

all brake discs corroded

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

both front to rear brake pipes very corroded(borderline pass)

near side rear tyre has cut in tread

parking brake travel excessive

under body very corroded especially jacking points

Pass 1 Nov 2010 122,219 miles

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

air bag lamp on

all brake discs corroded

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

both front to rear brake pipes very corroded(borderline pass)

near side rear tyre has cut in tread

parking brake travel excessive

under body very corroded especially jacking points

Pass 19 Dec 2008 120,514 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2007 117,729 miles

both rear tyres have different speed rating

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside tyre wearing on outer edge

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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M489 SHE is a 1994 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M489 SHE, 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 M489 SHE registered?

M489 SHE is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 19 September 1994.

Is M489 SHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M489 SHE shows 4 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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