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T151 AGN

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,886 mi
Last recorded157,886 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT151 AGN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 157,886 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 157,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 150,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 150,028 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 144,665 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 133,625 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 133,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front very corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear very corroded with reduced braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 122,822 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 122,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 117,314 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 117,314 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 112,055 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 112,055 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 102,528 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 97,541 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 92,662 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 86,453 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 86,453 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 79,447 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 73,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 66,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T151 AGN is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T151 AGN, 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 T151 AGN registered?

T151 AGN is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T151 AGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T151 AGN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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