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N972 EPO

1995 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,725 mi
Last recorded142,725 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 EPO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 142,725 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 141,605 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes showing signs (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

engine and under covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2017 141,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes showing signs (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

engine and under covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 139,900 miles

boot cluttered

engine and under covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 138,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2014 138,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2013 132,410 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 132,342 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 127,916 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 123,580 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 123,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 116,345 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009
Fail 1 Oct 2009

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 109,426 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 109,426 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 107,008 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 107,008 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 105,318 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 103,239 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
Full BMW 740 reliability report

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N972 EPO is a 1995 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N972 EPO, 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 N972 EPO registered?

N972 EPO is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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