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A10 RKA

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,873 mi
Last recorded109,873 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 RKA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 109,873 miles

Oil leak

surface cracks in osr tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 97,112 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,913 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 80,344 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link;rubber on ball joint split

Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,391 miles

offside mirror casing missing

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Feb 2008 72,391 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edge

offside mirror casing missing

Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,571 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 68,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 58,288 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 58,288 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 55,515 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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A10 RKA is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 A10 RKA, 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 A10 RKA registered?

A10 RKA is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is A10 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 RKA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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