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R66 GUK

1999 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,513 mi
Last recorded175,513 miles
Recorded on30 May 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 GUK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2016 175,513 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 175,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 157,361 miles

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.

Pass 19 May 2014 150,977 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 150,977 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2013 141,877 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 141,875 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 123,925 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 107,374 miles

all four tyres are wearing slightly low and mainly on edges of tread surfaces

Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,970 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 86,645 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 71,190 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,029 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 52,029 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,197 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 48,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,275 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 41,275 miles

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.

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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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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R66 GUK is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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