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N429 JHR

1995 BMW 740

Brown Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,128 mi
Last recorded125,128 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 JHR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 125,128 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 124,150 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 123,665 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 121,482 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 121,482 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 116,694 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 116,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 107,059 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 107,029 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 98,550 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 5 Sep 2007 90,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 90,183 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 82,024 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 82,024 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N429 JHR is a 1995 BMW 740 in Brown with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N429 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.

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What year was N429 JHR registered?

N429 JHR is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N429 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N429 JHR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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