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V761 DLR

1999 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

202,898 mi
Last recorded202,898 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV761 DLR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 202,898 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 202,075 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 201,970 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 199,234 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 198,472 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 196,934 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 195,503 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 192,096 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 109,668 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 186,363 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 182,133 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 178,148 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 178,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

airbag light stays on.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 173,141 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers smearing

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre has multiple cracks

offside rear tyre has multiple cracks

slight play in both front inner tie rods

Fail 8 Sep 2009 173,141 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both front wipers smearing

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine management on

loose light bulb sitting in ofside rear lens

nearside front tyre has multiple cracks

offside rear tyre has multiple cracks

slight play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 4 Nov 2008 68,367 miles

Front grills insecure

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 68,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front grills insecure

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 158,785 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 154,909 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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V761 DLR is a 1999 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V761 DLR, 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 V761 DLR registered?

V761 DLR is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V761 DLR safe to buy?

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