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V326 HTR

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,181 mi
Last recorded122,181 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV326 HTR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 122,181 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 118,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff misting of oil

Fail 22 Jul 2022 118,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect Crack through weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect Crack through weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff misting of oil

Pass 3 Nov 2021 114,874 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 108,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 108,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre starting to split on inner side wall

Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,832 miles

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2016 103,185 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 2 Dec 2015 100,740 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 115,443 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 112,604 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 112,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 105,090 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 97,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 83,085 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,924 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 69,869 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 58,379 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 47,854 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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V326 HTR is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V326 HTR, 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 V326 HTR registered?

V326 HTR is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V326 HTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V326 HTR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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