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T972 RPL

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,499 mi
Last recorded135,499 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT972 RPL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 135,499 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 127,908 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 127,336 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 124,907 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 120,591 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 118,466 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 118,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 113,750 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 109,999 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 108,386 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 108,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 104,607 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 104,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 104,578 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NSF tyre wearing bold inner edge

OSF tyre wearing bold outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 102,631 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Jun 2010 101,168 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 101,112 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 97,116 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 93,068 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 86,123 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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T972 RPL is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T972 RPL, 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 T972 RPL registered?

T972 RPL is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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