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T99 KRA

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,761 mi
Last recorded67,761 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT99 KRA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 67,761 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 67,475 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 67,475 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 66,841 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 66,021 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 65,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 64,762 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 60,741 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 60,741 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2019 57,848 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 56,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm,outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm,outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 53,080 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Os and ns sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

osf nsf osr nsr brake discs have light surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,708 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,845 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 47,842 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 44,906 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 44,902 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,192 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,316 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,329 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,034 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,725 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,188 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,393 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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T99 KRA is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T99 KRA, 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 T99 KRA registered?

T99 KRA is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T99 KRA safe to buy?

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