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V62 DMG

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

81,232 mi
Last recorded81,232 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV62 DMG
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 81,232 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 81,232 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,170 miles

Coil spring corroded All front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill, inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both rocker cover areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 78,488 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 78,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 78,144 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill - lower arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill - lower arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 78,140 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill - lower arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill - lower arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 77,916 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff cover plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 76,961 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 76,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,342 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 75,321 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,111 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,221 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear flexi brake pipes perished

slight play nearside steering idler

Fail 9 Feb 2017 72,221 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking engine compartment (2.3.3b)

metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear flexi brake pipes perished

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,397 miles

diff and engine oil leak

front tyre very badly worn inner edges

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside rear suspention are slight play

offside rear tyre very badly perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,973 miles

corrosion both rear inner sills

diff oil leak

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 12 Mar 2015 68,973 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion both rear inner sills

diff oil leak

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,947 miles

diff oil leak

engine area oil leak

offside rear top rear arm slight play

rear metal brake pipes corroded

water offside rear light

Fail 17 Jan 2014 65,947 miles

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

diff oil leak

engine area oil leak

offside rear top rear arm slight play

rear metal brake pipes corroded

water offside rear light

Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,120 miles

nearside front brake slight binding

slight diff oil leak

slight play nearside rear suspention arm

some play offside outer centre drag link joint

Fail 9 Jan 2013 64,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 62,242 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear axle

wipers smear in operation

Fail 28 Dec 2011 62,242 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak from rear axle

wipers smear in operation

Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,298 miles

slight play nearside rear- rear arm

Pass 5 Jun 2009 55,853 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,686 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 47,543 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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V62 DMG is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V62 DMG, 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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V62 DMG is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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