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T766 KGN

1999 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,268 mi
Last recorded142,268 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT766 KGN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 142,268 miles

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

front and rear discs corroded on edges

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 7 Sep 2010 130,770 miles

covers over door sills

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear brake discs scord

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

rear brake pads look loe

rear susension pipes corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2010 130,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers over door sills

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear brake discs scord

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

rear brake pads look loe

rear susension pipes corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2009 130,610 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2009 130,610 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2008 122,645 miles

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2008 122,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2006 111,172 miles

SLIGHT DAMPNESS N/S/ FRONT SHOCK-ABSORBER

Pass 29 Jul 2005 102,515 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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T766 KGN is a 1999 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T766 KGN, 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 T766 KGN registered?

T766 KGN is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T766 KGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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