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N161 RGA

1995 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,717 mi
Last recorded110,717 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 RGA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 110,717 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 110,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 109,711 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,868 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint rubber cracking butnot split

Offside Front lower ball joint rubber cracking but not split

Pass 5 Jun 2017 105,368 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

front brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipe and offside rear brake pipes corroded

power steering pipes damp

rear diff bearings noisy

rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 103,489 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

front brake pipes corroded

front to rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded

power steering hoses damp

rear diff bearings feel rough

rear suspension arms corroded

wipers juddering

Pass 9 Jun 2015 102,505 miles

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

brake pipes corroded.o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r and centre.

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

power steering pipes damp.

rear diff offside bearing noisy.

rear lower suspension arms corroded.

wipers juddering.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 102,504 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded.o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r and centre.

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces. inner pads seem to be worn low.

power steering pipes damp.

rear diff offside bearing noisy.

rear lower suspension arms corroded.

wipers juddering.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

power steering pipes damp.

rear suspension arms corroded.

wipers juddering.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 97,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 95,785 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 90,420 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 88,147 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 85,822 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 83,070 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 83,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 81,079 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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N161 RGA is a 1995 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N161 RGA, 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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N161 RGA is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 10 November 1995.

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