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H1 TJU

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,130 mi
Last recorded128,130 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 TJU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 128,130 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shields loose/ around back boxes

oil leak. diff/engine/gearbox

Pass 3 Oct 2018 127,402 miles

Both headlight bulbs incorrect fitment and loose in sockets.

Nearside Front Indicator lens cracked.

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sill has slight corrosion near jacking point.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper blades smearing/juddering across screen.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 126,896 miles

Nearside Front Indicator cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre tread starting to break up and wearing on edges.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlight lens cracked.

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak Engine. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 126,894 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Indicator cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre tread starting to break up and wearing on edges.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlight lens cracked.

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak Engine. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 126,223 miles

Nearside Front Indicator lens cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre tread breaking up on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner adrift and damaged.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 126,220 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Indicator lens cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre tread breaking up on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner adrift and damaged.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine- ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 125,596 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 124,277 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 124,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 120,031 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 117,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 114,180 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 111,881 miles

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

both front windows have been tinted

both rear brake disks are slightly pitted

nearside outer mirror starting detriorate

Pass 19 Sep 2009 108,547 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 108,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 94,513 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 94,513 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 79,079 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 72,154 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2006 72,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2005 56,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts/splits nearside front tyre inner side wall

recommend attention to front brakes

slight play/movement both rear transverse top tie bar arms outer bushes to hub

Fail 10 Oct 2005 56,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

cuts/splits nearside front tyre inner side wall

recommend attention to front brakes

slight play/movement both rear transverse top tie bar arms outer bushes to hub

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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H1 TJU is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 H1 TJU, 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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H1 TJU is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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