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T71 JGF

1999 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,721 mi
Last recorded160,721 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT71 JGF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 160,721 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 159,668 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 156,087 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 153,114 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 153,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 147,079 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 137,770 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front number plate slighty damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2006 137,770 miles

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

front number plate slighty damaged

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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T71 JGF is a 1999 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T71 JGF, 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 T71 JGF registered?

T71 JGF is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T71 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T71 JGF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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