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V75 DYY

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,665 mi
Last recorded107,665 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV75 DYY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 107,665 miles

E.M.L on dash

Oil leak

both front steering arms has slight movement

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

nearside rear upper suspension arm (rear) has play in a bush

nearside wing mirror glass deteriorated

offside front brake flexi hose has minor damage

offside rear upper suspension arm (rear) has play in a bush

rear tyres wearing in the centre of the tread and worn to 2mm

Fail 27 Jun 2011 107,623 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

E.M.L on dash

Oil leak

both front steering arms has slight movement

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

nearside rear upper suspension arm (rear) has play in a bush

nearside wing mirror glass deteriorated

offside front brake flexi hose has minor damage

offside rear upper suspension arm (rear) has play in a bush

rear tyres wearing in the centre of the tread and worn to 2mm

Pass 25 Jun 2010
Fail 18 Jun 2010

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,705 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 76,476 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 69,595 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 69,595 miles

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

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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V75 DYY is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V75 DYY, 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 V75 DYY registered?

V75 DYY is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V75 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V75 DYY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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