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T97 PEC

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,672 mi
Last recorded134,672 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT97 PEC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 134,672 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 134,672 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 131,002 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 120,306 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs corroded

slight corrosion on b/ pipes

Fail 8 Feb 2011 120,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs corroded

slight corrosion on b/ pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2010 113,116 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 108,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 100,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 92,472 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 92,058 miles

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

Offside Outer 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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T97 PEC is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T97 PEC, 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 T97 PEC registered?

T97 PEC is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 26 June 1999.

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