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M562 SUY

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,423 mi
Last recorded126,423 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM562 SUY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 126,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light flickers on and off.

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

petrol cap flap missing.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 126,410 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 119,602 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 119,602 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 116,588 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 116,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 113,911 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 108,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 106,319 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 103,986 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 98,869 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 92,523 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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M562 SUY is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M562 SUY, 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 M562 SUY registered?

M562 SUY is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M562 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M562 SUY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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