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M740 YTW

1995 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,524 mi
Last recorded142,524 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 YTW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 142,524 miles

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

DRY JOINT N/S/R SUSPENSION

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S WIPER BLADE IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/F FOG LIGHT INOP.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 142,384 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

DRY JOINT N/S/R SUSPENSION

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S WIPER BLADE IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/F FOG LIGHT INOP.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 137,515 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 130,694 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 124,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 118,079 miles

FRONT NO. PLATE IN POOR COND.

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Fail 5 Jun 2008 118,005 miles

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

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

FRONT NO. PLATE IN POOR COND.

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 5 Jun 2007 110,357 miles

Front number plate cracked (advice)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 110,302 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front number plate cracked .(ADVICE)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 104,618 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 104,546 miles

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

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

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

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 YTW is a 1995 BMW 740 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YTW, 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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M740 YTW is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M740 YTW safe to buy?

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