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V881 LAM

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

203,666 mi
Last recorded203,666 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV881 LAM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 203,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting off

Nearside exhaust tail pipe damaged

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

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

items removed from drivers veiw

Pass 26 Nov 2014 185,634 miles

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall slight cut

Fail 4 Nov 2014 185,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall slight cut

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 176,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres inner edage worn

Pass 16 Oct 2012 169,244 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 158,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

possible leak from pwr steering reservoir

Pass 30 Nov 2010 152,976 miles

RETEST - advisories as per checklist 137932 apply

Fail 24 Nov 2010 152,254 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

signs of oil leaks around underbody covers

Pass 26 Nov 2009 146,645 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 146,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 141,564 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 136,073 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 136,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 128,818 miles

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2006 128,817 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 116,398 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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V881 LAM is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V881 LAM, 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 V881 LAM registered?

V881 LAM is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V881 LAM safe to buy?

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