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V740 GCD

1999 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,824 mi
Last recorded157,824 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 GCD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 157,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 153,693 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 153,603 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 153,482 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 139,083 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 133,969 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 133,959 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 132,523 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 128,837 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 128,837 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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V740 GCD is a 1999 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V740 GCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V740 GCD registered?

V740 GCD is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V740 GCD safe to buy?

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