MOT Status
ValidMileage
141,114 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES , lower front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion under the vehicle
near side front wheel binding
rear diff has a slight leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A740 BMW is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 A740 BMW, 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 A740 BMW registered?
A740 BMW is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is A740 BMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for A740 BMW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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