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N473 CNM

1995 BMW 740

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,447 mi
Last recorded161,447 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 CNM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 161,447 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 161,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

under body corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

fuel pipe corroded/ubcc

under body under sealed

Fail 11 Dec 2015 161,386 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rears (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested miss fireing (7.3.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect kick off going to right (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect kick of going to right (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules off side front near side front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

full pipes corroded

tyre wall has damage off side front

Pass 11 Oct 2014 159,836 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 153,112 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both head lights have a flat pattern

Fail 12 Oct 2013 153,111 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both head lights have a flat pattern

Pass 26 Sep 2012 152,479 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2011
Pass 27 Oct 2010 145,310 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 145,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 143,207 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 136,784 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2007 136,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2006 132,868 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 132,868 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N473 CNM is a 1995 BMW 740 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1995 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 124,811 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N473 CNM, 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 N473 CNM registered?

N473 CNM is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N473 CNM safe to buy?

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