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S118 NTF

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,437 mi
Last recorded178,437 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 NTF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 178,437 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 178,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 178,013 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 177,521 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 177,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 177,405 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 177,420 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 170,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 159,307 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 150,451 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 139,606 miles

offside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2010 131,482 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 111,160 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 89,598 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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S118 NTF is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S118 NTF, 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 S118 NTF registered?

S118 NTF is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S118 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S118 NTF shows 14 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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