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V646 GMO

1999 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,884 mi
Last recorded129,884 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV646 GMO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 129,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 129,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 120,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 110,521 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 110,521 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 98,204 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 88,696 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 88,696 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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V646 GMO is a 1999 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V646 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.

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V646 GMO is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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