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L5 SEU

1999 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,515 mi
Last recorded142,515 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 SEU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 142,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 142,261 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 142,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 140,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 140,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 138,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 135,110 miles

EML inoperative

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 135,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

EML inoperative

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 131,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 129,350 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 126,782 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2016 116,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 116,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 109,249 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,822 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 96,192 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 96,191 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 91,313 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 91,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 86,648 miles

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

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

off side rear cv boot split

Fail 8 Nov 2010 86,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

off side rear cv boot split

Pass 3 Nov 2009 81,679 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 81,679 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 75,764 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007
Pass 5 Aug 2006 60,843 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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L5 SEU is a 1999 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L5 SEU, 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 L5 SEU registered?

L5 SEU is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is L5 SEU safe to buy?

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