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M740 SRM

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,790 mi
Last recorded144,790 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 SRM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 144,790 miles

Lower engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure inner sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure inner sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 142,880 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 140,560 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 140,544 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 138,810 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 136,586 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 136,586 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 134,848 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 134,817 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 129,986 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 129,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 127,869 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 127,859 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 126,068 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 122,908 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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M740 SRM is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M740 SRM, 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 M740 SRM registered?

M740 SRM is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 20 April 1995.

Is M740 SRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M740 SRM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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