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N207 XDP

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,931 mi
Last recorded121,931 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN207 XDP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 121,931 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 119,865 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 119,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

engine boiled over after smoke test

Pass 2 Aug 2008 116,009 miles

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2007 111,743 miles

slight play in near/side steering idler arm

Fail 20 Jul 2007 111,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

both rear jacking rubbers missing

Pass 25 Jul 2006 102,995 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit on outer tread

offside front tyre has a different speed rating

Fail 24 Jul 2006 102,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre close to limit on outside tread

off side front tyre has a different speed rating

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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N207 XDP is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N207 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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What year was N207 XDP registered?

N207 XDP is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 11 August 1995.

Is N207 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N207 XDP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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