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N744 CKH

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

190,882 mi
Last recorded190,882 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN744 CKH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 190,882 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 190,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 187,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 185,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSR upper suspension arm, play in Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR lower suspension arm bush, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSR outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 185,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSR upper suspension arm, play in Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR lower suspension arm bush, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSR outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 181,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play NSR upper suspension arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR lower suspension arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 19 Apr 2018 178,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NSF, lower, rear suspension arm, inner bush, slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NSR suspension arm, upper, rear, slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OSF, lower, rear suspension arm, inner bush, slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 178,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NSF, lower, rear suspension arm, inner bush, slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NSR suspension arm, upper, rear, slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OSF, lower, rear suspension arm, inner bush, slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 174,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 174,789 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated missing securing clip (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 171,733 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 171,680 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 169,016 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 169,016 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 165,758 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 154,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light showing a fault

Pass 5 Sep 2011 161,796 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front discs corroded

fuel lines corroded

side walls cracked on both rear tyres

Pass 7 Sep 2010 161,657 miles

Airbag light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak nearside front

Slight corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 6 Sep 2010 161,649 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Airbag light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak nearside front

Slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2009 158,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 154,977 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Pass 3 Aug 2007 149,702 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 149,698 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 143,293 miles

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

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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N744 CKH is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N744 CKH, 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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N744 CKH is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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