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N164 EKR

1995 BMW 740

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 EKR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2025

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both, adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 150,413 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 150,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 145,213 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 144,146 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc have surface rust and lips on inner and outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive mist on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has mist of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 141,914 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 131,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 127,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear main lines and also covered in grease (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 127,392 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear main lines and also covered in grease (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 122,150 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 121,514 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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N164 EKR is a 1995 BMW 740 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N164 EKR, 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 N164 EKR registered?

N164 EKR is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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