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M749 NPJ

1995 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,600 mi
Last recorded139,600 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM749 NPJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 139,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 135,211 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 135,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 129,523 miles

power steering reservoir has slight leak

Fail 15 Mar 2014 129,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

power steering reservoir has slight leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 124,752 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 124,752 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 119,425 miles

all four tyres getting low

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Mar 2011 114,706 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 114,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 109,943 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 109,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 105,762 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 100,655 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 100,654 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 95,782 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 90,195 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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M749 NPJ is a 1995 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M749 NPJ, 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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M749 NPJ is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 10 March 1995.

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