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T232 EAN

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,471 mi
Last recorded159,471 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT232 EAN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 159,471 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY TO REAR SUSPENSIOIN TRUNIONS /

Fail 4 Jul 2011 159,470 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY TO REAR SUSPENSIOIN TRUNIONS /

Fail 6 Jun 2011 159,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 153,465 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 153,360 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 146,374 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 29 May 2009 146,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 8 May 2008 138,106 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 134,416 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 134,416 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 123,282 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 123,545 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T232 EAN is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T232 EAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T232 EAN registered?

T232 EAN is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T232 EAN safe to buy?

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