MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,380 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Nearside steering relay arm bush worn
Nearside Slight play in steering idler pivot
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
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))
Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged. Ply/Cord not exposed
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear (2.4.G.2)
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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.
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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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