1999 BMW 740 4.4L Petrol · V217 DPL
1999 BMW 740 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 12/10/1999. Recorded mileage 128,546 miles. MOT valid until 23/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 740
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 4398cc
V217 DPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 128,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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V217 DPL Mileage History
- 27/06/202396,549 mi
- 26/06/2024117,462 mi+20,913 mi
- 04/07/2024117,536 mi+74 mi
- 25/06/2025121,380 mi+3,844 mi
- 25/08/2026128,546 mi+7,166 mi
Average of roughly 10,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V217 DPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 740 (V217 DPL) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
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