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N740 PAE

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

305,997 mi
Last recorded305,997 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 PAE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 305,997 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 305,967 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 297,509 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 289,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s o/s front stearing system inner joint slight play

Fail 21 Aug 2013 288,862 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s o/s front stearing system inner joint slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2012 273,032 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all tyres valve stems cracking

both rear tyres devoiding of tread on inner shoulders,and worn outers

nearside front pads wear warning wire broken and detatched

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder areas,and worn outer

offside front tyre worn both shoulders

unable to clearly visualise both front and rear brake pads

various warning symbols displayed on the dashboard

Fail 20 Aug 2012 272,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all tyres valve stems cracking

both rear tyres devoiding of tread on inner shoulders,and worn outers

nearside front pads wear warning wire broken and detatched

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder areas,and worn outer

offside front tyre worn both shoulders

unable to clearly visualise both front and rear brake pads

various warning symbols displayed on the dashboard

Pass 2 Sep 2011 243,115 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres have shoulder wear

brake warning symbols lit on dashboard

offside rear door does not open,but latched securely and able to inspect enough prescribed area there

Fail 26 Aug 2011 242,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all four tyres have shoulder wear

brake warning symbols lit on dashboard

offside rear door does not open,but latched securely and able to inspect enough prescribed area there

Pass 17 Aug 2010 211,486 miles

air bag light on

brake warning light on

unable to see any brake pads through the wheels

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 184,125 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 149,769 miles

n.s.f tyre worn from inside adge

Pass 22 Aug 2007 134,387 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2006 107,949 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 107,949 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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N740 PAE is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N740 PAE, 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 N740 PAE registered?

N740 PAE is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N740 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N740 PAE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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