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V65 GBK

1999 BMW 740

Beige Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,120 mi
Last recorded146,120 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 GBK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 146,120 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 143,398 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 143,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 148,601 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 148,601 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 141,942 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 140,365 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 139,900 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 113,187 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 113,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 75,989 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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V65 GBK is a 1999 BMW 740 in Beige with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V65 GBK, 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 V65 GBK registered?

V65 GBK is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V65 GBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V65 GBK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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