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N215 XDP

1995 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,664 mi
Last recorded139,664 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 XDP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2013 139,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 139,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 139,120 miles

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

Rear pads low

Fail 15 May 2012 139,112 miles

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

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear pads low

Pass 16 May 2011 132,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 132,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 125,715 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 125,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 116,800 miles

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 17 May 2008 110,795 miles

chips in windscreen, in zone A

o/s wing repeater starting to fade and show white

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 22 May 2007 104,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 95,047 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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N215 XDP is a 1995 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N215 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 N215 XDP registered?

N215 XDP is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N215 XDP safe to buy?

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