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M928 ESU

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,953 mi
Last recorded104,953 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM928 ESU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 104,953 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

both rear brake discs pitted

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 Mar 2011 104,946 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

both rear brake discs pitted

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Feb 2010 102,871 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 102,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 99,318 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 99,317 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 Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 96,752 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 96,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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M928 ESU is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M928 ESU, 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 M928 ESU registered?

M928 ESU is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 19 January 1995.

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