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M788 VYG

1995 BMW 740

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,968 mi
Last recorded194,968 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 VYG
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 194,968 miles

oil levil low min

Fail 20 Apr 2012 194,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil levil low min

Pass 9 Apr 2011 184,680 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 175,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 175,177 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 165,415 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 165,415 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s outer side light not working

windscreen washers require attention

Pass 24 Apr 2008 155,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 155,309 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 143,704 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to smear and will soon need replacing

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 130,498 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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M788 VYG is a 1995 BMW 740 in Black 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 M788 VYG, 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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M788 VYG is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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