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M950 CLR

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

301,273 mi
Last recorded301,273 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM950 CLR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 301,273 miles

crack in front number plate.

n/s/r exhaust mounting corroded.

o/s/r wheel arch rusty.

rear suspension pipes corroded slightly.

slight play in n/s steering idler.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 301,273 miles

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

crack in front number plate.

n/s/r exhaust mounting corroded.

o/s/r wheel arch rusty.

rear suspension pipes corroded slightly.

slight play in n/s steering idler.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 291,977 miles

n/s rear silencer mount corroded away but secure

o/s rear silencer baffles loose

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

rear suspension pipes(5) slightly corroded

slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 5 Dec 2012 291,903 miles

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

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

n/s rear silencer mount corroded away but secure

o/s rear silencer baffles loose

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 15 Dec 2011 284,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 275,962 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r exhaust hanger worn

ride height control pipes corroded,

slight play in steering system idler arm bush

Fail 31 Dec 2009 265,370 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all rear suspension pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and starting to distort

o/s outer sill dented/damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and starting to distort

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in steering joints/box etc

Pass 31 Dec 2009 265,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all rear suspension pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and starting to distort

o/s outer sill dented/damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and starting to distort

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in steering joints/box etc

Fail 29 Dec 2009 265,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes corroding

hydraulic suspension pipes corroding

tyres getting low on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2009 264,636 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

corrosion offside front doorshut

engine under tray insecure

exhaust heat shields insecure

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front wheelarch linner insecure

offside rear outer sill damaged

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate poore condition

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Dec 2008 254,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 254,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 241,549 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 241,239 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 224,088 miles

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

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

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

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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M950 CLR is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M950 CLR, 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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M950 CLR is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 6 February 1995.

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