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N179 VJM

1995 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,078 mi
Last recorded136,078 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 VJM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 136,078 miles

Both metal pipes from fuel tank to front rusting

N/s/f tyre devoid of tread on outter edge

O/s/f tyre very low on tread on outter edge

Rubber dust cover on N/s /f track rod split

Rubber dust cover on o/s/f brake reaction rod split

Fail 3 Nov 2009 136,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Both metal pipes from fuel tank to front rusting

N/s/f tyre devoid of tread on outter edge

O/s/f tyre very low on tread on outter edge

Rubber dust cover on N/s /f track rod split

Rubber dust cover on o/s/f brake reaction rod split

Pass 29 Oct 2008 131,442 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration brake components.

deterioration steering, susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 28 Oct 2008 131,442 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration brake components.

deterioration steering, susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 127,575 miles

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

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

Oil leak

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 127,575 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 123,909 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 123,909 miles

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

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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N179 VJM is a 1995 BMW 740 in Blue 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 N179 VJM, 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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N179 VJM is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 13 October 1995.

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