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T313 BGM

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,406 mi
Last recorded119,406 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT313 BGM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 119,406 miles

n/s/r lower arm outer pin bush worn

slight damage to n/s/r outer wheel rim

rear tyres worn excessively low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 112,226 miles

airbag light on

front wipers in poor condition

offside washer jet inop

play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

play in offside rear upper suspension arm

windscreen chipped

Fail 29 Mar 2010 112,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both drive belts badly perished

Chips in windscreen

Front wiper blades not clearing screen well

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

Offside front washer jet not working

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 9 Jul 2008 86,915 miles

all brake hose flexis starting to perish

movement from both rear suspension arm upper and lower bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2008 86,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all brake hose flexis starting to perish

movement from both rear suspension arm upper and lower bushes

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2007 80,731 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 71,176 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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T313 BGM is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue 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 T313 BGM, 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 T313 BGM registered?

T313 BGM is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T313 BGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T313 BGM 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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