MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit (outer edge).
Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection.
Rear flexible brake hoses deteriorated.
Slight wear in both rear upper,outer ball joints.
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
WEar in N/S steering idler arm pin/bush.
Wear in O/S/F,front bottom ball joint.
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake discs worn
all four tyres are wearing slightly low and mainly on edges of tread surfaces
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R66 GUK is a 1999 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 R66 GUK, 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 R66 GUK registered?
R66 GUK is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 14 July 1999.
Is R66 GUK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R66 GUK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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