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V589 GMO

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,860 mi
Last recorded146,860 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV589 GMO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 146,860 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 144,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 140,305 miles

Fuel tank corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2013 140,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 36,746 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 132,985 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 126,478 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 107,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 89,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres on limit on outer edges

both rear tyres close to limit on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2008 89,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres on limit on outer edges

both rear tyres close to limit on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2008 83,011 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 73,727 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2006 71,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 61,552 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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V589 GMO is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V589 GMO, 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 V589 GMO registered?

V589 GMO is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V589 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V589 GMO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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