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N169 XDP

1995 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,952 mi
Last recorded65,952 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 XDP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 65,952 miles

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

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs worn/corroded

n/s front tyre tread starting to split

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2010 65,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs worn/corroded

n/s front tyre tread starting to split

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2010 65,914 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside front tyre has cut in tread area,deep,but no cords can be seen.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,783 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 64,745 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,670 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 63,670 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,507 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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N169 XDP is a 1995 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N169 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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N169 XDP is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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