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N817 DWA

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,687 mi
Last recorded86,687 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 DWA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,687 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,265 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 80,265 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 80,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,906 miles

o/s/f outer sill has some damage

Fail 30 Mar 2016 79,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f outer sill has some damage

Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,351 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,870 miles

o/s outer sill has some damage

Fail 11 Feb 2014 78,870 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s outer sill has some damage

Pass 29 Jan 2013 77,866 miles

air bag light on

fair amount of hand brake travel

o/s outer sill has some damage to front end

Pass 1 Feb 2012 76,435 miles

n/s/r lower rear hub mounting joint has some play (Advise attention marked in yellow)

o/s/r outer side light not working

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,733 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish

n/s/r hub lower rear mounting has fair amount of play (Advise attention)

o/s/f wing lower edge has some damage

o/s/r hub lower rear mounting has slight play

o/s/r outer side light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,988 miles

air bag warning light on

fair amount of hand brake travel

o/s/f wing bottom edge has some damage

Pass 21 May 2009 67,305 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 67,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 May 2008 65,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2008 65,478 miles

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)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2007 61,809 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 60,053 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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N817 DWA is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N817 DWA, 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 N817 DWA registered?

N817 DWA is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N817 DWA safe to buy?

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