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M68 HBJ

1994 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,815 mi
Last recorded138,815 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM68 HBJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 138,815 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 136,165 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 136,088 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 131,445 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 125,831 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 125,766 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 121,043 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 121,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 117,351 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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M68 HBJ is a 1994 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M68 HBJ, 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 M68 HBJ registered?

M68 HBJ is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M68 HBJ safe to buy?

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