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M884 ORD

1995 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,299 mi
Last recorded108,299 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM884 ORD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 108,299 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2019 108,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2017 107,539 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 107,539 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 106,785 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 105,564 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 104,529 miles

o/s/f shockabsorber has slight mist of oil

Pass 16 Aug 2012 103,216 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 102,307 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 101,239 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 99,816 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 99,816 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 98,881 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 97,406 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 97,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 89,908 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 89,908 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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M884 ORD is a 1995 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 M884 ORD, 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 M884 ORD registered?

M884 ORD is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is M884 ORD safe to buy?

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