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M782 YVF

1995 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,770 mi
Last recorded83,770 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM782 YVF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 83,770 miles

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

nearside outer lower sill has impact damage.

Fail 25 Oct 2013 83,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside lower outer sill severely distorted due to impact.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 83,448 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 82,719 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 82,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 81,884 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 81,355 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 81,355 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 79,923 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 78,817 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 77,808 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 74,040 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 74,038 miles

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

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

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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M782 YVF is a 1995 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M782 YVF, 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 M782 YVF registered?

M782 YVF is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 9 January 1995.

Is M782 YVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M782 YVF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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