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V328 SBK

1999 BMW 740

Beige Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,681 mi
Last recorded140,681 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV328 SBK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 140,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some play in nearside idler joint

Fail 22 Jan 2014 140,679 miles

Nearside Front 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)

some play in nearside idler joint

Pass 7 Dec 2012 136,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 136,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 133,201 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 129,359 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 124,561 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 120,273 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 120,273 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 114,254 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 102,363 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 90,519 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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V328 SBK is a 1999 BMW 740 in Beige with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V328 SBK, 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 V328 SBK registered?

V328 SBK is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V328 SBK safe to buy?

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