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M640 CGF

1994 BMW 740

Beige Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,236 mi
Last recorded195,236 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM640 CGF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 195,236 miles

all brake pads low(front discs rusty)

offside front brake hose starting to perish

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

slight sweat at P.A.S.

slight wear in both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2012 187,462 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 181,792 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 181,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 175,904 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2010 175,817 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 169,258 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 169,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise freeplay in steering

Pass 20 Nov 2008 160,681 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise-undertray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2007 153,363 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 153,338 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 146,052 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 146,052 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M640 CGF is a 1994 BMW 740 in Beige with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M640 CGF, 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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M640 CGF is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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