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N740 FBH

1995 BMW 7 Series

Beige Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,430 mi
Last recorded149,430 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 7 Series130,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 FBH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 149,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 143,758 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 136,171 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 127,685 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 121,788 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 118,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 115,561 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 109,151 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 105,742 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2013 105,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 101,048 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 98,611 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 98,611 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre stop not working

Pass 24 Nov 2010 95,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 91,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 88,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 85,767 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 80,835 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play n/s/r suspenion

Pass 10 Aug 2006 80,835 miles

slight play n/s/r suspenion

Pass 18 Aug 2005 77,004 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 75,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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N740 FBH is a 1995 BMW 7 Series in Beige with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1995 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 130,412 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N740 FBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N740 FBH is a 1995 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 20 November 1995.

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