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M891 TDA

1995 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,128 mi
Last recorded153,128 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM891 TDA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2013 153,128 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

front tyres bold on edges

main front to n/s rear metal brake pipe rusted (limited view)

n/s front track rod end has play under load

n/s rear outer side light n/w

rear tyres wearing very low on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2011 143,672 miles

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

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

light corrosion to n/s front metal brake pipe

n/s door morror glass discoloured

n/s front seat belt slow to return

o/s rear metal brake pipe rusted

suspect n/s rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 25 Nov 2011 143,672 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

light corrosion to n/s front metal brake pipe

n/s door morror glass discoloured

n/s front seat belt slow to return

o/s rear metal brake pipe rusted

o/s rear tyre has deep cuts in inner sidewall ,also bald on inner edge (advise replacement)

rear disc corroded

suspect n/s rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 7 Jul 2009 136,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 136,095 miles

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

adv n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

adv rear tyres wearing on inner edges

adv some brake pipes not clearly visible

adv some corrosion to o/s front brake disc inner surface

Pass 18 Jan 2007 133,960 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 12,974 miles

N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (TO FRONT OF CAR)

O/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (TO FRONT OF CAR)

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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M891 TDA is a 1995 BMW 740 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M891 TDA, 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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M891 TDA is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 11 January 1995.

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