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M522 RFV

1994 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,343 mi
Last recorded110,343 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM522 RFV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 110,343 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 110,327 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition both back silencers cut off (7.1.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2016 104,304 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 104,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,877 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,961 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from rear hubs when spun

o/s stop tail lamps faulty

Fail 4 Sep 2014 88,961 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from rear hubs when spun

o/s stop tail lamps faulty

Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,777 miles

slight bind from o/s/r wheel

Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 82,954 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

h/breake release lever damaged

noise from steering

Fail 2 Sep 2011 82,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

h/breake release lever damaged

noise from steering

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 79,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 77,174 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2009 77,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 74,877 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 74,876 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2007
Pass 15 Sep 2006 68,610 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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M522 RFV is a 1994 BMW 740 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M522 RFV, 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.

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M522 RFV is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M522 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M522 RFV shows 18 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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