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M98 UBL

1994 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,846 mi
Last recorded187,846 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM98 UBL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 187,846 miles

brake lining warning on but linings all good

Pass 1 Oct 2008 181,999 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007
Fail 10 Sep 2007 171,680 miles

Nearside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 168,903 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 168,903 miles

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

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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M98 UBL is a 1994 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M98 UBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M98 UBL registered?

M98 UBL is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M98 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M98 UBL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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