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476 ATH

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,583 mi
Last recorded71,583 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration476 ATH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 71,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Sill/Jacking Point Corroded

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 70,669 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear jacking point area corroded

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

Rear subframe corroding in areas

Pass 13 Mar 2023 69,544 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 69,275 miles

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 68,936 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 68,756 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,605 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 66,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 63,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,808 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,284 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 57,995 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,446 miles

front discs corroded

front tyres wearing on edges and on 3mm

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,645 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs slight corrosion

front tyres starting on wear on edges

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,338 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,536 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,527 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,571 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,805 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,759 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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476 ATH is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 108,581 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 476 ATH, 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 27 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 476 ATH registered?

476 ATH is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is 476 ATH safe to buy?

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