MOT Status
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56,338 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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surface corrosion front shockers,springs
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
surface corrosion front shockers,springs
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
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Signs of oil leak from engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
O/s/f and N/s/f brake pipes starting to corrode.
N/s/f brake pipe corroded.
O/s/f brake pipe corroded.
slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes.
Slight corrosion on brake pipes in places.
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.
O/S and N/s front brake pipes corroded.
Undertrays fitted.
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
rear coil springs corroded unable to inspect fully
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
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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