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S240 EGT

1999 BMW 750

Green Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,116 mi
Last recorded161,116 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 75098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 EGT
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 161,116 miles

fuel pipes getting rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2011 150,535 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 150,535 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 142,022 miles

Fuel pipes starting to get rusty

Fail 11 Jan 2010 142,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipes starting to get rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2009 132,225 miles

all rear self leveling suspention pipes rusty

front number plate discoloured

n/s/f exhaust clamp rusty

o/s/f exhaust clamp very rusty

rear discs slightly scored

Fail 16 Jan 2009 132,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate discoloured

o/s/f exhaust clamp very rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2008 121,724 miles

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

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

offside front shock absorber has slight mist of fluid

Fail 17 Jan 2008 121,723 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside front shock absorber has slight mist of fluid

Pass 17 Jan 2007 109,652 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 109,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both front and rear number plates discolouring.

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 750?

Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
4,144
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Brake pipe excessively corroded 801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 487
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 426
position lamp(s) not working 369
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S240 EGT is a 1999 BMW 750 in Green with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 98,877 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 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S240 EGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S240 EGT registered?

S240 EGT is a 1999 BMW 750, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S240 EGT safe to buy?

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