MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine and gearbox damp with oil
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has slight play
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S114 YDP is a 1999 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S114 YDP, 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 S114 YDP registered?
S114 YDP is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 16 February 1999.
Is S114 YDP safe to buy?
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