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V38 DMG

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,533 mi
Last recorded118,533 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 DMG
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 118,533 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 115,421 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 112,288 miles

Oil leak

All four tyres cracked badly but not showing inner cord yet.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 110,762 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer body sill covers fitted uable to fully inspecy outer body sills

Pass 5 Nov 2012 110,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Unable to check various under body componants due to plastic covers

Pass 31 Oct 2011 109,630 miles

unable to check under body companants due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Sep 2010 108,651 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 107,478 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 10,747 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 104,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 101,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 95,716 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 95,715 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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V38 DMG is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V38 DMG, 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 V38 DMG registered?

V38 DMG is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V38 DMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V38 DMG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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