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M795 LFT

1995 BMW 740

Purple Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,286 mi
Last recorded116,286 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM795 LFT
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 116,286 miles

fuel tank stained

Pass 22 Apr 2017 116,253 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 115,943 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 115,709 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 112,216 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 110,764 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 110,719 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 110,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 110,089 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 109,947 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 104,847 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 101,482 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 89,781 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 89,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers door handle sometimes sticks

n/s/f top anti-roll bar link rubber gaitor split but not resulting in excessive movement

oil leak

slight weep of oil from power steering pipe

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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M795 LFT is a 1995 BMW 740 in Purple with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M795 LFT, 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 M795 LFT registered?

M795 LFT is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 21 February 1995.

Is M795 LFT safe to buy?

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