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V812 HBB

1999 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,213 mi
Last recorded129,213 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV812 HBB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 129,213 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 129,213 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 128,691 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 127,190 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 126,771 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 126,132 miles

fuel lines corroded

nsr tyre 3mm very worn on inner

osr tyre 3mm

Fail 1 Aug 2018 126,122 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 125,539 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 125,539 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 124,410 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 122,468 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 120,097 miles

full inspection of all brake pipes not possible coverd in grease

slight corrosion on rear coil spring

Fail 14 Jul 2014 120,097 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 115,562 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 115,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 108,060 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 108,060 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 99,407 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 99,407 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 90,213 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 82,095 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 82,095 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 74,743 miles

front brake pipes coverd in grease full inspection not possible

Fail 29 Jul 2008 74,743 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 68,808 miles

Rear exhaust heat shields losse on booth sides centre shield missing

Pass 7 Aug 2006 60,968 miles

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?

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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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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