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S220 BHJ

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,641 mi
Last recorded143,641 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 BHJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 143,641 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 130,838 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 130,798 miles

tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 15 Feb 2007 130,129 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 130,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 130,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise fuel filler hose clips for corrosion

advise n/s head lamp for condensation

slight play n/s/r hub upper balljoint

slight play o/s/r hub bottom bush

Pass 28 Nov 2005 130,078 miles

advise fuel filler hose clips for corrosion

advise n/s head lamp for condensation

slight play n/s/r hub upper balljoint

slight play o/s/r hub bottom bush

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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S220 BHJ is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S220 BHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S220 BHJ registered?

S220 BHJ is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S220 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S220 BHJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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