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N124 ENB

1995 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,356 mi
Last recorded142,356 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 ENB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 142,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 131,121 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 131,120 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 130,678 miles

advise o/s/f & o/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 128,315 miles

o0ff side rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 24 Mar 2010 128,315 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o0ff side rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 126,178 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 126,178 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 123,675 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 120,986 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 120,986 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 116,995 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 116,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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N124 ENB is a 1995 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N124 ENB, 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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N124 ENB is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N124 ENB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N124 ENB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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