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N299 XDP

1995 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

208,717 mi
Last recorded208,717 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 XDP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 208,717 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 16 Jun 2025

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire o/s by tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2024 208,483 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes covered in grease ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Apr 2024 208,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Feb 2023 207,646 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 206,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 205,026 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 201,614 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 201,586 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 197,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 194,243 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 194,233 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 190,367 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 190,270 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 187,340 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 180,177 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 179,982 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear 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 Jul 2012 172,560 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 163,318 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 148,044 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 141,437 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 141,435 miles

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

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

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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N299 XDP is a 1995 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N299 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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N299 XDP is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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