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N45 XNE

1995 BMW 740

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,330 mi
Last recorded132,330 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN45 XNE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 132,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 131,124 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 128,578 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 124,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 123,907 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 123,089 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 122,077 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 122,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes covered in grease

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 121,728 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 118,830 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 116,438 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 113,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 108,896 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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N45 XNE is a 1995 BMW 740 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 N45 XNE, 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 N45 XNE registered?

N45 XNE is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 15 September 1995.

Is N45 XNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N45 XNE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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