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J5 VES

1999 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

56,338 mi
Last recorded56,338 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 VES
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 56,338 miles

surface corrosion front shockers,springs

Fail 12 Jan 2026 56,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion front shockers,springs

Pass 14 Jan 2025 56,329 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

noise from o/s/r brake poss in board shoes

surface corrosion front shockers,front,rear springs

Pass 11 Jan 2024 56,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 56,294 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Signs of oil leak from engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 56,100 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 54,948 miles

O/s/f and N/s/f brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 8 Jan 2020 54,899 miles

N/s/f brake pipe corroded.

O/s/f brake pipe corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 53,510 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes.

Pass 20 Jan 2018 53,273 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes in places.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,674 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroded.

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Slight play in o/s/r hub assembly.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,422 miles

O/S and N/s front brake pipes corroded.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside & nearside rear exhaust heat shields insecure.

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

Plastic side skirts fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,984 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,745 miles

rear coil springs corroded unable to inspect fully

Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,813 miles

all tyres worn on edges

front metal brake pipes corroded

imbalance on front brakes just passable

rear tyres worn low

slight play in nearside rear hub mounting bushes

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,311 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 34,038 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,566 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,264 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,915 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 23,312 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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J5 VES is a 1999 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J5 VES, 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 J5 VES registered?

J5 VES is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 16 February 1999.

Is J5 VES safe to buy?

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