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M541 AGL

1994 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

185,551 mi
Last recorded185,551 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM541 AGL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 185,551 miles

Nearside Rear lower rear rubber bush dust cover deteriorated.

Pass 17 Apr 2023 179,687 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 179,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 177,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp dim

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2021 168,755 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 168,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 163,206 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 162,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 156,288 miles

headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2018 156,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left beam kick up facing the offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left beam kick up facing the nearside (4.1.2 (a))

headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2017 152,370 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 149,090 miles

Headlight Beam Deflectors Fitted at Time of Test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 149,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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M541 AGL is a 1994 BMW 740 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M541 AGL, 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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What year was M541 AGL registered?

M541 AGL is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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