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WHY 919T

1995 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,055 mi
Last recorded154,055 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 740124,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHY 919T
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 154,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 153,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 146,401 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake pads quite worn

Pass 26 Nov 2015 139,937 miles

Offside Rear foglamp dull

Pass 8 Nov 2014 133,061 miles

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

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

both rear lamp units slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2013 125,163 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 125,163 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 116,464 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 107,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 100,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 92,127 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 83,129 miles

Hazzard warning switch insecure.

NSF Tyre uneven wear nearing legal limit.

NSF Wheel arch linner insecure.

NSR + OSR Light units have condensation inside.

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

OSF Fog/driving light damaged.

OSF Tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Osf roadwheel rim damaged.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 76,278 miles

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

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

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

hazzard switch insure

Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,533 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 63,814 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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WHY 919T is a 1995 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WHY 919T, 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 WHY 919T registered?

WHY 919T is a 1995 BMW 740, first registered on 4 January 1995.

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