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T178 JCF

1999 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,630 mi
Last recorded217,630 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 JCF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 217,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 217,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 110,846 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,532 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,185 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 76,887 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 76,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2009 70,624 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 70,619 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside front tyre wall damage [Linglong 235/40 X ZR18W]

Pass 8 May 2008 65,523 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 65,523 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Radiator split and leaking [top hose area]

Pass 5 Dec 2007 63,558 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured shut and locked.[is partially secured on safety catch]

Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,191 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 58,550 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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T178 JCF is a 1999 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T178 JCF, 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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T178 JCF is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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