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M52 KUY

1994 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,689 mi
Last recorded141,689 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM52 KUY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 141,689 miles

Exhaust noisy non- standard rear exhaust (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 139,085 miles

Slight play nearside steering arm

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 139,076 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Slight play nearside steering arm

Pass 30 May 2007 139,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 137,756 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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M52 KUY is a 1994 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M52 KUY, 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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M52 KUY is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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