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81,232 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
metal brake pipes corroded
oil leak
rear flexi brake pipes perished
slight play nearside steering idler
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
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
corrosion both rear inner sills
diff oil leak
offside front tyre worn inner edge
offside rear tyre badly perished
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
diff oil leak
engine area oil leak
offside rear top rear arm slight play
rear metal brake pipes corroded
water offside rear light
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
nearside front brake slight binding
slight diff oil leak
slight play nearside rear suspention arm
some play offside outer centre drag link joint
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)
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
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
slight play nearside rear- rear arm
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?
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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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