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T242 UFS

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,494 mi
Last recorded144,494 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 UFS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 144,494 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 144,494 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2009 135,691 miles

advise slight play at o/s/front suspension /steering, fuel tank has been damaged at both sides but no leaks.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 131,340 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 131,234 miles

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

advise both rear main metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2007 125,714 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 120,418 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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T242 UFS is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver 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 T242 UFS, 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 T242 UFS registered?

T242 UFS is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T242 UFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T242 UFS 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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