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N407 JHR

1995 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,030 mi
Last recorded159,030 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN407 JHR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 159,030 miles

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

slight split in n/s/r brake hose

Fail 21 Jul 2010 159,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 156,432 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE MIRROR COVER DAMAGED.

PLASTIC UNDERSHIELDS AND OVERSILLS FITTED INABLING FULL INSPECTION OF VEHICLE.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 156,394 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE MIRROR COVER DAMAGED.

PLASTIC UNDERSHIELDS AND OVERSILLS FITTED INABLING FULL INSPECTION OF VEHICLE.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 151,450 miles

Offside Front 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 30 Jul 2007 145,914 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 145,914 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 139,535 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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N407 JHR is a 1995 BMW 740 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N407 JHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N407 JHR registered?

N407 JHR is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N407 JHR safe to buy?

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