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T114 DLR

1999 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,800 mi
Last recorded89,800 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT114 DLR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 89,800 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 89,800 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 79,228 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 69,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2015 69,636 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 63,280 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,383 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,184 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 56,183 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 52,566 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,912 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,246 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,189 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

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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T114 DLR is a 1999 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T114 DLR, 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 T114 DLR registered?

T114 DLR is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T114 DLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T114 DLR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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