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N139 XDP

1995 BMW 740

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,945 mi
Last recorded138,945 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN139 XDP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2023 138,945 miles

under trays fitted on all under body

Pass 15 Dec 2020

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 135,007 miles

advice keep eye on front tyers

Fail 6 Jul 2017 135,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

advice keep eye on front tyers

Pass 9 Jun 2016 130,717 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 130,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 125,827 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 125,484 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)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 121,487 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 117,547 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 117,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 111,549 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 111,548 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 103,721 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 103,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine has a slight misfire

Pass 7 Sep 2010 97,036 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 92,077 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 83,468 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 76,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 71,625 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 71,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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N139 XDP is a 1995 BMW 740 in White with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N139 XDP, 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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N139 XDP is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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