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T210 BKN

1999 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,145 mi
Last recorded164,145 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT210 BKN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 164,145 miles

parking brake only just reaches required efficiency

Pass 30 Jun 2022 163,708 miles

parking brakr only just reaches required efficiency

under trays, covers and covers over sills fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 30 Jun 2022 163,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

parking brakr only just reaches required efficiency

under trays, covers and covers over sills fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Jun 2019 160,124 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 154,384 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 154,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 154,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner play in steering

Pass 8 Apr 2017 151,616 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 149,656 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 149,647 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint marked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 143,922 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2014 143,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2013 136,114 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 129,122 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 121,881 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil on engine undershield

Pass 5 Jul 2010 113,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Slight movement in both rear rose joints

Pass 3 Jul 2009 105,668 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 97,249 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2007 87,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 78,661 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 78,658 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres scrubbing on outer edges

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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T210 BKN is a 1999 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T210 BKN, 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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T210 BKN is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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