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V930 ABW

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,401 mi
Last recorded84,401 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV930 ABW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 84,401 miles

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

front tyres damaged and scuffed on outer sidewalls and feathering on outer edges

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r light lense damaged

o/s/r tyre damaged and scuffed on outer sidewall and worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,275 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to perish on walls

Crack in n/s/r brake lamp lense

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 79,275 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to perish on walls

Crack in n/s/r brake lamp lense

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 74,053 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyre valves perishing

covers fitted under vehicle

oil leaks

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,983 miles

BATT. RESERVE LOW

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

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

NS WIPER BLADE END TORN

SCREEN DAMAGE

Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,834 miles

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

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

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 54,452 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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V930 ABW is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V930 ABW, 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

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What year was V930 ABW registered?

V930 ABW is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V930 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V930 ABW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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