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V570 LJX

1999 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,813 mi
Last recorded104,813 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV570 LJX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 104,813 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 98,359 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 90,940 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 90,940 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 84,475 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 64,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

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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V570 LJX is a 1999 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V570 LJX, 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 V570 LJX registered?

V570 LJX is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V570 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V570 LJX shows 6 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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