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S47 HWH

1999 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,717 mi
Last recorded128,717 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 HWH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 128,717 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 128,135 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 127,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 127,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 124,921 miles

all tyres perished

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms (rear arms) ball joint gaitors deteriorated/split (just acceptable)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear suspension bushes deteriorated/perished

Fail 7 Oct 2017 124,921 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms (rear arms) ball joint gaitors deteriorated/split (just acceptable)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear suspension bushes deteriorated/perished

Pass 5 Sep 2016
Fail 30 Aug 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 129,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil leak

n/s/rear tyre wall cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

o/s/rear tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 118,992 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 113,888 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 110,549 miles

Oil leak

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight movement o/s/r hub area

Pass 22 Sep 2009 107,118 miles

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

slight movement in o/s/r hub area

Pass 15 Jul 2008 97,515 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2007 84,736 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 78,062 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 78,062 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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S47 HWH is a 1999 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S47 HWH, 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 S47 HWH registered?

S47 HWH is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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