MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,213 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective missing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
fuel lines corroded
nsr tyre 3mm very worn on inner
osr tyre 3mm
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
fuel lines corroded
nsr tyre 3mm very worn on inner
osr tyre 3mm
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc corrosion
nsr tyre 3mm across centre
oil leaks
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc corrosion
nsr tyre 3mm across centre
oil leaks
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
under trays fitted
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
full inspection of all brake pipes not possible coverd in grease
slight corrosion on rear coil spring
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
full inspection of all brake pipes not possible coverd in grease
slight corrosion on rear coil spring
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Unable to inspect front brake pipes due to being greased
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Unable to inspect front brake pipes due to being greased
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pipes coverd in grease full inspection not possible
Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake pipes coverd in grease full inspection not possible
Rear exhaust heat shields losse on booth sides centre shield missing
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V812 HBB is a 1999 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 V812 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.
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V812 HBB is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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