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V424 JTF

1999 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,719 mi
Last recorded115,719 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV424 JTF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 115,719 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate poor

Pass 16 Mar 2009 112,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 108,799 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR

WASHERS WEAK

Fail 19 Mar 2008 108,799 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR

WASHERS WEAK

Pass 28 Feb 2007 103,156 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 98,674 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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V424 JTF is a 1999 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V424 JTF, 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

How do I check the history of V424 JTF?

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What year was V424 JTF registered?

V424 JTF is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V424 JTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V424 JTF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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