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S310 DDP

1999 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

176,627 mi
Last recorded176,627 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS310 DDP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 176,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 174,312 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 171,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 171,683 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 169,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 168,538 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 166,296 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 163,232 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 163,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 162,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 162,164 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 159,916 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 154,362 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 150,746 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 149,351 miles

engine oil leak

offside front tyre wearing low

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play offside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 9 Sep 2011 123,057 miles

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

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

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

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

both front track control arm ball joint gaitors perished

undertrays and trims fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 104,228 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 104,228 miles

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

sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2009 86,550 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,817 miles

slight play in steering idler arm

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 7 Aug 2007 51,776 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 37,008 miles

Rear brake pads getting low and rear brake discs corroding.

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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S310 DDP is a 1999 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 S310 DDP, 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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S310 DDP is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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