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T862 OKL

1999 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,159 mi
Last recorded141,159 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT862 OKL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 141,159 miles

both f tyres wearing low on in side edges

both front jacking piont and o s r missing

both rear tyres wearing very low in side edges

cut in n s f tyres out side edge

damage to body work

engine and gear box oil leaks

engine under tray fitted

kerb damage to alloys

n s f fog lamp lens broken

o s f lower arm rear bush flaxing under load

sills coverd by plastic

slight corrosion to f brake discs

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 7 Oct 2011 141,159 miles

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

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

both f tyres wearing low on in side edges

both front jacking piont and o s r missing

both rear tyres wearing very low in side edges

cut in n s f tyres out side edge

damage to body work

engine and gear box oil leaks

engine under tray fitted

kerb damage to alloys

n s f fog lamp lens broken

o s f lower arm rear bush flaxing under load

sills coverd by plastic

slight corrosion to f brake discs

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 29 Oct 2010 136,829 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 136,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 128,821 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 119,064 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 110,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 98,707 miles

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

Oil leak

may have power steering fluid leak

slight play on steering joints

Fail 30 Aug 2006 98,707 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

may have power steering fluid leak

slight play on steering joints

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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T862 OKL 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 T862 OKL, 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 T862 OKL registered?

T862 OKL is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T862 OKL safe to buy?

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