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T970 JVH

1999 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,374 mi
Last recorded72,374 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT970 JVH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 72,374 miles

Offside Rear door stiff to open

brake warning light on

Fail 27 May 2017 72,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear door stiff to open

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Apr 2016 67,006 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 66,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part catching sensor wiring (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 61,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2013 57,325 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Fail 2 Apr 2013 57,290 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,936 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 55,936 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,329 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 54,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,057 miles

advise waxoyl brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2007 52,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 52,107 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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T970 JVH is a 1999 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T970 JVH, 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 T970 JVH registered?

T970 JVH is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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