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PCZ 1920

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,879 mi
Last recorded92,879 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2006
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCZ 1920
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2006 92,879 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 92,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight wear in nearside front steering idler arm

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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PCZ 1920 is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PCZ 1920, 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

How do I check the history of PCZ 1920?

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What year was PCZ 1920 registered?

PCZ 1920 is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is PCZ 1920 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCZ 1920 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PCZ 1920 have outstanding finance?

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