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M641 CBY

1995 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,568 mi
Last recorded87,568 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM641 CBY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,568 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 87,548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,528 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 87,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 87,479 miles

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general condition represents age of vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2014 87,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,384 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 87,362 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2012 87,341 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 87,318 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,279 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 83,541 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 4 Aug 2007

Offside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 1 Aug 2006 83,250 miles

oil leak

rear discs worn

front tyres worn

exhaust corroded

front pads low

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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M641 CBY is a 1995 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M641 CBY, 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 M641 CBY registered?

M641 CBY is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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