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S1 NDV

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 NDV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024

Exhaust mounting defective both back-box hangers (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 162,738 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 153,742 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

drivers seat adjustment button missing but seat can still be adjusted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 156,078 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 156,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 150,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion lower body seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front roll bar bush clap corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion lower body seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 146,527 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

brake pipes corroded

slight play offside rear lower suspension arm bush

Pass 27 Sep 2014 141,293 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn outside central 3/4.

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

Slight play on O/S/F suspention.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 134,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 129,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 129,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 121,956 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 121,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 114,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 114,804 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 108,406 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 100,809 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 100,809 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 92,276 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 92,163 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 84,883 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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S1 NDV is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S1 NDV, 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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S1 NDV is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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