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M590 MUL

1995 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,268 mi
Last recorded144,268 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM590 MUL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 144,268 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 144,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Airbag warning light on

Front washers poor

N/S/R exhaust mount broken

Noise from diff area

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 143,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

air bag light on

Pass 7 Dec 2011 143,055 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 15 Dec 2010 141,765 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear flexi hoses cracking

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 1 Dec 2009 140,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 140,197 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 138,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres wearing low

caterletic converters rattle

Pass 15 Oct 2007 135,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 133,713 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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M590 MUL is a 1995 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M590 MUL, 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 M590 MUL registered?

M590 MUL is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 6 March 1995.

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