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M798 TOA

1994 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,523 mi
Last recorded210,523 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM798 TOA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 210,523 miles

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

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

Offsie front track rod end ball joint slight play.Fuel pipes slightly corroded.Offside front brake pipes slightly corroded.Nearside rear jacking point slightly corroded. Offside front jacking point slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 199,948 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

outer sills corroded at jacking points

Fail 29 Jul 2013 199,941 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

outer sills corroded at jacking points

Pass 11 Jul 2012 197,060 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

fuel lines corroded

jacking points corroded

offside front coil spring incomplete

Pass 2 Aug 2011 190,741 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

play in nearside drag link

Pass 20 Jul 2010 185,907 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in nearside front drop link

Pass 16 Jul 2009 178,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake performance border line pass

Pass 10 Jul 2008 171,557 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 171,557 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 164,059 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 164,047 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 156,226 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 156,226 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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M798 TOA is a 1994 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1994 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 132,091 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 M798 TOA, 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 32 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M798 TOA is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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