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T74 EBW

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,207 mi
Last recorded123,207 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 EBW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 123,207 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 118,622 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 113,982 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 110,001 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,386 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 108,096 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,253 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 104,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 102,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 92,004 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 92,004 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,100 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 87,044 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 85,121 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 85,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 82,777 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 82,777 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,628 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,733 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 74,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 67,065 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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T74 EBW is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T74 EBW, 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 T74 EBW registered?

T74 EBW is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T74 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T74 EBW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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