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M931 NPJ

1994 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,865 mi
Last recorded107,865 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM931 NPJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 107,865 miles

Nearside Front advise head light washer not working near side front

Fail 11 Aug 2016 107,865 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower joint worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front advise head light washer not working near side front

Pass 12 Aug 2015 103,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 103,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 101,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 101,405 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 97,926 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 97,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 95,005 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 95,004 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 92,353 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 89,238 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 86,893 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 83,967 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 83,967 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 80,113 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 77,253 miles

offside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 21 Jul 2006 77,253 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on edges

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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M931 NPJ is a 1994 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M931 NPJ, 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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What year was M931 NPJ registered?

M931 NPJ is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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