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N119 FKJ

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,008 mi
Last recorded146,008 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN119 FKJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 146,008 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 146,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 138,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 131,703 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders.

Possible screen-wash reservoir leak.

Rear coil-springs rubbing wheel-arch liner

Slight corrosion of rigid metal brake pipes front and rear.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 122,690 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 122,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 116,293 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 116,293 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 116,293 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 110,582 miles

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

Offside Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 105,160 miles

Metal Fuel pipe to fuel filter has surface corrotion

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

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

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

Rear tyres have scuffed sidewalls plus wear on inner edges

Fail 4 Apr 2013 105,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Metal Fuel pipe to fuel filter has surface corrotion

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres have scuffed sidewalls plus wear on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2012 101,361 miles

both front tyres worn badly in edges

Fail 5 Apr 2012 101,335 miles

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

both front tyres worn badly in edges

Pass 7 Apr 2011 98,756 miles

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

n/s/r arch has rust on on it

o/s/r lamp has water inside it

Pass 9 Apr 2009 92,121 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 87,296 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 87,296 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 82,475 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 78,576 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 78,369 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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N119 FKJ is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N119 FKJ, 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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N119 FKJ is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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