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N120 JOT

1995 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,326 mi
Last recorded122,326 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 JOT
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 122,326 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 122,326 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 122,290 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on outer edge sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2012 116,927 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 107,048 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 91,513 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 81,892 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 58,321 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the outer tread area. All 4 road tyres have severe perishing and cracking to outer sidewalls.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 48,660 miles

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

Front tyres worn outer edges & tread perished

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres tread perished

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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N120 JOT is a 1995 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N120 JOT, 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 N120 JOT registered?

N120 JOT is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N120 JOT safe to buy?

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