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R1 AHP

1999 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,682 mi
Last recorded185,682 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 AHP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 185,682 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 185,675 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 184,610 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 184,601 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 184,197 miles

rusting around both inner sills at rear

Pass 9 Aug 2022 183,842 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 183,836 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 182,816 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox sump

Pass 10 Aug 2020 181,672 miles

all brake discs are rusted

Fail 8 Aug 2020 181,666 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all brake discs are rusted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 181,309 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 180,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 180,925 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 161,039 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 149,182 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 149,182 miles

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)

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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R1 AHP 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 62.5%.

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 R1 AHP, 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 R1 AHP registered?

R1 AHP is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is R1 AHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 AHP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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