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S442 BDP

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 BDP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013
Fail 12 Jun 2013 133,628 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 129,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 123,654 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2011 123,653 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 113,705 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 100,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 9 Jun 2008 94,722 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 86,090 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 86,090 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 76,298 miles

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

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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S442 BDP is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S442 BDP, 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 S442 BDP registered?

S442 BDP is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S442 BDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S442 BDP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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