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N93 UUX

1995 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

253,904 mi
Last recorded253,904 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN93 UUX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 253,904 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Multiple items on windscreen within swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Chafed (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom of spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 242,524 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links - ball joints rough when moved

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Knuckle boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Various oil leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2024 231,105 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 210,865 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks from engine and power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm, bush worn. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forwardmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Washer not working - offside provides enough fluid

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Corrosion to wheel arch

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low tread and bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 196,030 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 196,028 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn knuckle joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 187,208 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess leaking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trays and covers fitted, preventing the inspection of some areas. would advise investigating sill areas and removing covers.

Fail 5 Feb 2021 187,208 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess leaking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted, preventing the inspection of some areas. would advise investigating sill areas and removing covers.

Pass 10 Feb 2020 180,504 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both rear heat shields loose above back boxes.

Fail 4 Feb 2020 180,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring seat, shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges, and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear both rear heat shields loose above back boxes.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 166,609 miles

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 153,321 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 144,678 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 144,676 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 135,985 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 132,688 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 128,942 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 128,940 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 125,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 125,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 122,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 116,971 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2010 110,691 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 105,406 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on the outside edge

Pass 25 Jul 2008 99,696 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2007 95,737 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 90,048 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 84,834 miles

Nearside rear top hub bush slight play

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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N93 UUX is a 1995 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N93 UUX, 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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N93 UUX is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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