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N317 EFS

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,877 mi
Last recorded187,877 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 EFS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 187,877 miles

front offside backplate loose /rubbing on disc

front offside+nearside +rear offside brake hoses slightly perished on bodies

offside underfloor petrol pipe corroded

windscreen slight damage

Fail 10 Jul 2013 187,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front offside backplate loose /rubbing on disc

front offside+nearside +rear offside brake hoses slightly perished on bodies

offside underfloor petrol pipe corroded

windscreen slight damage

Pass 18 Jun 2012 183,976 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 182,928 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 160,795 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 160,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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N317 EFS is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N317 EFS, 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 N317 EFS registered?

N317 EFS is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 22 August 1995.

Is N317 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N317 EFS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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