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M76 WNW

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,497 mi
Last recorded148,497 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM76 WNW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 148,497 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 148,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 143,807 miles

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

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

o\s rear innerwing cover rubbing on spring

Fail 29 Jul 2010 143,629 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

o\s rear innerwing cover rubbing on spring

Pass 14 Aug 2009 136,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

advise all brake pipes on vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2009 135,972 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise nearside front sidelamp dim

Pass 1 Dec 2007 123,356 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2007 123,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 119,993 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 111,928 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 111,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M76 WNW is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M76 WNW, 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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M76 WNW is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 6 February 1995.

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