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M986 RJA

1995 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,227 mi
Last recorded139,227 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM986 RJA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 139,227 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 134,053 miles

corrosion in progress

Fail 27 Apr 2018 134,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working n/s +o/s (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion in progress

Pass 6 Sep 2016 133,605 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 133,577 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 132,030 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 130,839 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 108,999 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 98,917 miles

Front and Rear brake discs worn/lipped and scored

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre outer wall damaged/cut

Pass 1 Oct 2010 98,917 miles

Front and Rear brake discs worn/lipped and scored

Offside front tyre outer wall damaged/cut

Pass 4 Nov 2009 98,844 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 98,581 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 94,694 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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M986 RJA is a 1995 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M986 RJA, 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 M986 RJA registered?

M986 RJA is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 10 May 1995.

Is M986 RJA safe to buy?

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