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N31 JOO

1995 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,721 mi
Last recorded25,721 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 JOO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 25,721 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 25,701 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 19,201 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 11,841 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 11,461 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 11,029 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,502 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 9,504 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,993 miles

slight damage to o/s front tyre wall outer

Pass 25 Aug 2009 8,132 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,013 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 7,860 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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N31 JOO is a 1995 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 N31 JOO, 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 N31 JOO registered?

N31 JOO is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N31 JOO safe to buy?

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