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M609 MFP

1994 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,521 mi
Last recorded208,521 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM609 MFP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 208,521 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front seat belt buckle casing missing

Fail 28 Mar 2008 200,304 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 200,304 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 190,497 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 176,604 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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M609 MFP 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 M609 MFP, 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 M609 MFP registered?

M609 MFP is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 14 September 1994.

Is M609 MFP safe to buy?

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