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N212 VUP

1995 BMW 740

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,757 mi
Last recorded114,757 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 VUP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 114,757 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 114,757 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 113,351 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 111,100 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 107,871 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 101,258 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 101,258 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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N212 VUP is a 1995 BMW 740 in White with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N212 VUP, 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 N212 VUP registered?

N212 VUP is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N212 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N212 VUP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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