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M705 XNM

1994 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,896 mi
Last recorded159,896 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM705 XNM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 159,896 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 159,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR/SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR/SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 159,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 159,816 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 159,814 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 159,634 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 159,623 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidwall worn

Pass 14 Dec 2011 159,600 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 150,254 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front and offside front tyres are perrished

offside rear floor pan body filler has been used not able to see repaire

offside rear trailing arm outer bush slightly worn

Fail 11 May 2011 150,251 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front and offside front tyres are perrished

offside rear floor pan body filler has been used not able to see repaire

offside rear trailing arm outer bush slightly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 140,744 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 137,466 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 128,520 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 8 May 2008 128,520 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 4 May 2007 117,886 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2007 116,072 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 100,362 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 100,362 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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M705 XNM is a 1994 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M705 XNM, 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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M705 XNM is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 11 November 1994.

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