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M525 SUJ

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,442 mi
Last recorded182,442 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM525 SUJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 182,442 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

all static brake pipes starting to corrode (surface rust)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 177,869 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2010 177,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 168,891 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 168,878 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 161,804 miles

as previous test

Fail 26 Jun 2007 161,804 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear wheel bearings,slightly noisy.

Both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 149,558 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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M525 SUJ 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 62.5%.

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 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 M525 SUJ, 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 M525 SUJ registered?

M525 SUJ is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 5 June 1995.

Is M525 SUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M525 SUJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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