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N180 LGS

1995 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,059 mi
Last recorded136,059 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN180 LGS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 136,059 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2022 135,926 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2021 135,765 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2020 135,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside steering relay arm some movement in pivot pin/bush

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2019 135,141 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside steering relay arm slight movement in pivot pin/bush

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2018 134,215 miles

Front registration plate slight damage

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2018 134,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate slight damage

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2017 133,245 miles

Front number plate has slight damage

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 132,130 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/r upper front (2.4.G.2)

damage to front number plate

under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2008 130,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 130,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 125,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 122,874 miles

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

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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N180 LGS is a 1995 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N180 LGS, 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 N180 LGS registered?

N180 LGS is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N180 LGS safe to buy?

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