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N477 BRD

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,888 mi
Last recorded122,888 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN477 BRD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 122,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

engine oil low

nearside headlight washer jet missing

offside rear lirht condensation

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge uneven

Fail 15 May 2013 122,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

engine oil low

nearside headlight washer jet missing

offside rear lirht condensation

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge uneven

Pass 30 Nov 2011 114,602 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirrow cover missing

oil leak/engine oil low

slight movement in front antiroll bar links

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2011 114,600 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirrow cover missing

oil leak/engine oil low

slight movement in front antiroll bar links

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2010 112,252 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlight stonechip and condensation

rear brake pads look low

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2010 112,251 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlight stonechip and condensation

rear brake pads look low

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2009 108,902 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level on low mark

rear brake pads look low

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2008 106,084 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 106,039 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 102,120 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

movement in steering cross shaft offside ball joint

Pass 21 Sep 2006 93,932 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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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N477 BRD is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N477 BRD, 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 N477 BRD registered?

N477 BRD is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N477 BRD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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