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V103 PDA

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 PDA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 120,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 119,970 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 13 Apr 2018 119,959 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front reverse light not working

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 May 2016
Fail 18 May 2016

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 109,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 109,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 100,918 miles

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

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

bonnet grills insecure

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 100,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet grills insecure

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 95,348 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 95,348 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 91,039 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,227 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 84,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2009 71,467 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 66,718 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 61,800 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 53,845 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 49,664 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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V103 PDA is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V103 PDA, 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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V103 PDA is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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