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V505 OCS

1999 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,531 mi
Last recorded77,531 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 OCS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 77,531 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2014 77,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 67,393 miles

fuel tank corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 67,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,395 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 63,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 57,718 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,326 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 43,174 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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V505 OCS is a 1999 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V505 OCS, 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 V505 OCS?

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What year was V505 OCS registered?

V505 OCS is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V505 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V505 OCS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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