MOT Status
ValidMileage
213,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue on engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak On engine. ()
Offside Front tyre outer edge worn
oil leak
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded floor (3.6.B.2c)
Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
air bag [ight on
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
play in n/s steering arm
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
play in n/s steering arm
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V955 FDP is a 1999 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 V955 FDP, 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 V955 FDP registered?
V955 FDP is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 3 September 1999.
Is V955 FDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for V955 FDP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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