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A740 BMW

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,114 mi
Last recorded141,114 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA740 BMW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 141,114 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2024 138,967 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2023 134,985 miles

Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 125,869 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 19 Jun 2021 117,574 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES , lower front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 115,256 miles

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

general corrosion under the vehicle

near side front wheel binding

rear diff has a slight leak

Pass 7 May 2015

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 110,704 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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 24 Mar 2014 110,701 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 110,664 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 28 Oct 2011 108,603 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 105,888 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 105,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 101,840 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 97,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 90,801 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 87,009 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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A740 BMW is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A740 BMW, 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 A740 BMW registered?

A740 BMW is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A740 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A740 BMW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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