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H17 HBY

1999 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,360 mi
Last recorded154,360 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 HBY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 154,360 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 151,529 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 147,372 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 144,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 143,688 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 142,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 140,438 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 140,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 137,941 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 137,940 miles

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

n/s door mirror defused

Pass 22 Jan 2009 134,144 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 134,144 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s door mirror deteriorated affecting rear view

Pass 25 Jan 2008 123,599 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 114,066 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 113,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 107,995 miles

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

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

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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H17 HBY is a 1999 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H17 HBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H17 HBY registered?

H17 HBY is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is H17 HBY safe to buy?

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