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V8 ULC

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,027 mi
Last recorded115,027 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 ULC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 115,027 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 111,216 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 106,507 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Jun 2016 102,344 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,746 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,595 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 87,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,598 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 83,598 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 80,282 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,984 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,995 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 65,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 60,679 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 54,210 miles

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

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

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

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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V8 ULC 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 81.3%.

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 V8 ULC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V8 ULC?

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What year was V8 ULC registered?

V8 ULC is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V8 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 ULC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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