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XBZ 740

1994 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,392 mi
Last recorded98,392 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 740132,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBZ 740
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,392 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 94,023 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 91,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 91,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings n/s steering idler arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/sf front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,332 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 89,578 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,108 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 82,295 miles

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

Offside hand brake low reading

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 79,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,024 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle/suspension support (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 75,023 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle/suspension support (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,408 miles

both rear axle suspension bushes starting to split

front and rear brake discs scored and corroded

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 14 May 2012 69,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,318 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,146 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,342 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 62,139 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 61,192 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 61,182 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 59,783 miles

offside rear subframe bush not fully located in housing

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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XBZ 740 is a 1994 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1994 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 132,091 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 XBZ 740, 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 32 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 XBZ 740 registered?

XBZ 740 is a 1994 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is XBZ 740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBZ 740 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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