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T147 ARX

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT147 ARX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 153,594 miles

advisory.offside front sensor arm rod defective.advise attention.

Fail 3 Jun 2009 153,594 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

advisory.offside front sensor arm rod defective.advise attention.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 144,038 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 130,376 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 130,372 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 114,225 miles

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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T147 ARX is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue 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 T147 ARX, 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 T147 ARX registered?

T147 ARX is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 31 July 1999.

Is T147 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T147 ARX 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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