MOT Status
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98,392 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle/suspension support (2.4.G.2)
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)
both rear axle suspension bushes starting to split
front and rear brake discs scored and corroded
offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside rear subframe bush not fully located in housing
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
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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.
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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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