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T963 KOM

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,560 mi
Last recorded74,560 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT963 KOM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,560 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 65,270 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014

Unable to read speedo reading.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,660 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012

002 unable to read mileage pixels gone

Fail 23 Apr 2012

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

unable to read mileage pixels gone

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

front washer jets partially blocked

front wipers smearing

mileage display on dash faded

visually uneven wear on front brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2010

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

unable to read milage numbers missing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,431 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

mileage digits breakin up

Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,985 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 52,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 48,449 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 43,888 miles

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

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)

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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T963 KOM is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T963 KOM, 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 T963 KOM registered?

T963 KOM is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T963 KOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T963 KOM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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