CarVerify

Free Car Check

S4 RUL

2009 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,815 mi
Last recorded66,815 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 RUL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 66,815 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 65,311 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 63,344 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 63,344 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 61,515 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 60,438 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 58,840 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 55,361 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,287 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,818 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 48,451 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 45,444 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 41,910 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,980 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,941 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
Full BMW 740 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S4 RUL is a 2009 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 69,828 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 S4 RUL, 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 17 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S4 RUL?

You can check the full history of S4 RUL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S4 RUL registered?

S4 RUL is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is S4 RUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 RUL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S4 RUL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S4 RUL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.