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V252 FAP

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,927 mi
Last recorded143,927 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 FAP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 143,927 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 143,925 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 138,487 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 134,046 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2012 128,180 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 122,084 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 116,469 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2010 116,469 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 110,781 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 102,657 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 101,839 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 95,008 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 95,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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V252 FAP is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V252 FAP, 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 V252 FAP registered?

V252 FAP is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V252 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V252 FAP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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