MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,431 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front suspension struts corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
n/s/r floor damaged
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
front tyres worn on edge
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
rear exhaust bracket corroded
engine oil leak
washers leaking
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M494 FYJ is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M494 FYJ, 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 M494 FYJ registered?
M494 FYJ is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 26 May 1995.
Is M494 FYJ safe to buy?
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