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V697 HKY

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,236 mi
Last recorded134,236 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV697 HKY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 134,236 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 133,900 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 133,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 133,761 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 133,428 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 132,923 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 129,992 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 128,018 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 123,006 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 119,333 miles

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 21 Jul 2010 113,883 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 113,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 111,890 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 111,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 90,341 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 90,341 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 73,214 miles

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2006 66,625 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Slight damage to o/s/f and n/s/f outer tyre walls

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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V697 HKY is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V697 HKY, 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 V697 HKY registered?

V697 HKY is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V697 HKY safe to buy?

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