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T804 LNB

1999 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,401 mi
Last recorded177,401 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT804 LNB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 177,401 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 175,135 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 163,966 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 163,614 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 146,712 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 131,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

handbrake release sticking

Pass 1 Dec 2014 114,383 miles

slight haze around pipes for power steering bottle

slight oil leak

slight play in nearside rear, upper arm ball joint

slight play in offside rear, upper arm ball joint

Pass 28 Nov 2013 103,684 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

slight oil haze on engine

Pass 27 Nov 2012 97,126 miles

both rear lower hub bushes slight play

front offside seat belt slow retracting

Pass 29 Nov 2011 92,798 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 88,454 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 88,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear lower, rear hub bush has slightly play in a pin/bush

offside front seat belt retracts slowly

offside rear lower, rear hub bush has slightly play in a pin/bush

slight oil & power steering fluid leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,173 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 83,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

slight play in nearside rear lower hub bush

Pass 12 Nov 2008 82,181 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 82,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2007 80,989 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 80,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 76,427 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2005 72,722 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 72,721 miles

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

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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T804 LNB is a 1999 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T804 LNB, 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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T804 LNB is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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