CarVerify

Free Car Check

N691 ALS

1995 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,678 mi
Last recorded119,678 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN691 ALS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 119,678 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 118,560 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 118,517 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak at rear diff ()

Oil leak engine/gearbox area ()

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front outer and inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,791 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel lines corroded.

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 25 Apr 2017

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both inop (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel lines corroded.

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,066 miles

fuel lines corroded

heavy oil leak at gearbox

Fail 12 Apr 2016 108,063 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

fuel lines corroded

heavy oil leak at gearbox

Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,740 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,879 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 102,412 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2012 101,452 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 99,351 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 96,811 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 96,819 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 94,381 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 86,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 86,123 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 83,813 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 83,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r exhaust hanger loose

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

condensation in both rear lights

front shockers starting to be on the soft side

fuel lines starting to corroad

fuel tank starting to corroad

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
Full BMW 740 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N691 ALS is a 1995 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N691 ALS, 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

How do I check the history of N691 ALS?

You can check the full history of N691 ALS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N691 ALS registered?

N691 ALS is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N691 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N691 ALS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N691 ALS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N691 ALS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.