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V425 DYX

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,551 mi
Last recorded171,551 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV425 DYX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2015 171,551 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 171,551 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 166,119 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 160,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 151,727 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2012 151,727 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 142,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 136,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 128,202 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 125,373 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 125,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 125,289 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 125,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V425 DYX 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 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 V425 DYX, 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 V425 DYX registered?

V425 DYX is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V425 DYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V425 DYX 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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