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T72 BRU

1999 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT72 BRU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017
Pass 19 Feb 2016
Pass 2 Mar 2015

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 90,664 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 90,664 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,845 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Mar 2012 85,845 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Mar 2011 84,055 miles

NS reapeter - cracked.

NSF tyre - cut outer wall.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF tyre - worn outer shoulder.

Rear number plate - start to discolour.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 84,055 miles

NS reapeter - cracked.

NSF tyre - cut outer wall.

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

OSF tyre - worn outer shoulder.

Rear number plate - start to discolour.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,632 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,385 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 75,135 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 75,135 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre uneven wear outer tread

Pass 22 Mar 2006 72,074 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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T72 BRU is a 1999 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T72 BRU, 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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What year was T72 BRU registered?

T72 BRU is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T72 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T72 BRU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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