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M740 OBM

1994 BMW 7 Series

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,037 mi
Last recorded114,037 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 OBM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 114,037 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 114,037 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 107,831 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 98,366 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 174,165 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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M740 OBM is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 137,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M740 OBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M740 OBM registered?

M740 OBM is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M740 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M740 OBM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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