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N971 BJM

1995 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,851 mi
Last recorded202,851 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN971 BJM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 202,851 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007

self leveling steel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2007

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,347 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 57,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N971 BJM is a 1995 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N971 BJM, 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 N971 BJM registered?

N971 BJM is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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