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V217 DPL

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,380 mi
Last recorded121,380 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 DPL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 121,380 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 117,536 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 117,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2023 96,549 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 95,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 69,629 miles

Nearside steering relay arm bush worn

Pass 20 Sep 2021 68,528 miles

Nearside Slight play in steering idler pivot

Fail 14 Sep 2021 68,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Arch liner is damaged and misaligned (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of sill/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Slight play in steering idler pivot

Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,160 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 63,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 57,383 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 48,238 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 39,758 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged. Ply/Cord not exposed

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

Pass 15 May 2015 29,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,514 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,350 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,016 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 24,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,357 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,892 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,516 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,159 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V217 DPL is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V217 DPL, 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 V217 DPL registered?

V217 DPL is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V217 DPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V217 DPL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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