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S283 NTF

1999 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,674 mi
Last recorded191,674 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 NTF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 191,674 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F and O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 182,293 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 175,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 165,006 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 164,907 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 133,370 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 133,342 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 148,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 28 Jun 2011 142,797 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear discs pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 138,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 133,401 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 133,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 120,596 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 107,374 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 84,771 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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S283 NTF is a 1999 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S283 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 S283 NTF registered?

S283 NTF is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S283 NTF safe to buy?

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