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T103 TMR

1999 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,071 mi
Last recorded99,071 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT103 TMR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 99,071 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 99,014 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 98,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 97,210 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 97,210 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 87,261 miles

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

all brake discs rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2006 87,261 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all brake discs rusty

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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T103 TMR is a 1999 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T103 TMR, 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 T103 TMR registered?

T103 TMR is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T103 TMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T103 TMR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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