CarVerify

Free Car Check

V740 HBB

1999 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,705 mi
Last recorded162,705 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 HBB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 162,705 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 157,352 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 148,921 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 148,918 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 135,663 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 135,662 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 124,931 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 124,931 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 119,196 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 106,747 miles

petrol tank signs of leakage at fillar pipe to tank connection

Pass 30 Jan 2006 90,518 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
Full BMW 740 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V740 HBB is a 1999 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol 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 V740 HBB, 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

How do I check the history of V740 HBB?

You can check the full history of V740 HBB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V740 HBB registered?

V740 HBB is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V740 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V740 HBB 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.

Does V740 HBB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V740 HBB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.