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M544 VAJ

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,595 mi
Last recorded99,595 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM544 VAJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 99,595 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 97,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake pipes coated in underseal full inspection not possible

drivers side rear view mirrow deteriorated not effecting vison

under side of vehicle heavy underseal

Pass 30 Jul 2010 95,322 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 94,054 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 94,052 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 92,595 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 89,964 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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M544 VAJ is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M544 VAJ, 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 M544 VAJ registered?

M544 VAJ is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M544 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M544 VAJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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