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V74 DPC

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,206 mi
Last recorded62,206 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 DPC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 62,206 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 58,933 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 58,918 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 57,446 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 57,235 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 56,895 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,840 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 55,373 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,794 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 54,327 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 67,466 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,734 miles

nail in drivers rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2014 53,207 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,890 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,653 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,082 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,645 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 51,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,350 miles

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

front and rear reg plates fading

front tyres wearing edges

side cover sills fited

Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,701 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,277 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 49,277 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 489,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 47,537 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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V74 DPC is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V74 DPC, 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 V74 DPC?

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What year was V74 DPC registered?

V74 DPC is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V74 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V74 DPC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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