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N864 PYJ

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,086 mi
Last recorded122,086 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN864 PYJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 122,086 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

front tyre`s wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2023 121,302 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 120,663 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 118,066 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 116,844 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 116,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 113,498 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 113,485 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 108,248 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,998 miles

engine cover fitted

under shield fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 103,637 miles

Evidence of oil leak around Undertray.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F Foglight damaged.

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 101,297 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 101,297 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 64,916 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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N864 PYJ 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 73.3%.

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 N864 PYJ, 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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N864 PYJ is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N864 PYJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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