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V850 DLN

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

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Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV850 DLN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024
Pass 25 Jul 2023
Pass 28 Jul 2022
Pass 29 Jul 2021
Pass 11 Jul 2020

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019
Pass 31 Jul 2018
Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,619 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,842 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 92,183 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,302 miles

Oil leak

engine managment light stays on

Pass 16 May 2012 64,219 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 64,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 63,543 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear and nearside front tyres outer sidewalls perrishing.

Slight play in offside of steering gear.

Under tray to engine service section insecure.

Pass 14 May 2010 62,690 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 62,690 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 61,845 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 60,359 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 52,139 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

advise near side front fog light damage

Pass 17 Apr 2007 52,139 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise near side front fog light damage

Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,146 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 39,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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V850 DLN is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V850 DLN, 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 V850 DLN registered?

V850 DLN is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V850 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V850 DLN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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