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M639 TJA

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,575 mi
Last recorded180,575 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM639 TJA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 180,575 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play x 2 (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 180,576 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2016 180,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play to idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside front tyres outter tread low

power steering slight leak

rear brake pads about 50% worn

steering box oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 169,723 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABS DUST COVERS ADRIFT

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BUCKEL COVER MISSING

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR FADED

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 169,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABS DUST COVERS ADRIFT

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BUCKEL COVER MISSING

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR FADED

ONE OFFSIDE REAR SIDE LIGHT INOP

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 158,345 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABS DUST COVERS ADRIFT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER TREAD LOW

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR FADED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER TREAD LOW

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 158,345 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABS DUST COVERS ADRIFT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER TREAD LOW

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR FADED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER TREAD LOW

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 31 Jan 2013 150,129 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 143,709 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 138,085 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2010 131,137 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2009 125,028 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 120,145 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 115,700 miles

air bag light on

Fail 25 Jan 2007 115,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 24 Feb 2006 110,276 miles

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

nearside and offside front anti roll bar rubber covers slightly split

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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M639 TJA is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1995 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 124,811 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M639 TJA, 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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M639 TJA is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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