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N965 LBX

1995 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,585 mi
Last recorded102,585 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN965 LBX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 102,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

light corrosion of front and rear brake discs

Pass 27 Aug 2009 96,515 miles

Oil leak

engine overheating

front number plate cracked

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 24 Aug 2009

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

engine overheating

front number plate cracked

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2008 96,489 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 96,380 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 96,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N965 LBX is a 1995 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N965 LBX, 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 N965 LBX registered?

N965 LBX is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N965 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N965 LBX shows 6 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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