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S550 EPN

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

183,711 mi
Last recorded183,711 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 EPN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 183,711 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 183,705 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed Bush worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 180,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit 255/45r18 103y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit 255/45r18 103y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 172,480 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 166,724 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 164,160 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 163,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 160,490 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 160,489 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 158,454 miles

oil leak, oil level on minmum

rear tyres worn out on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2016 158,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak, oil level on minmum

rear tyres worn out on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2015 156,265 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 154,151 miles

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

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

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

parking brake light stays on

Pass 24 Jul 2013 152,419 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 152,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 149,966 miles

handbrake light stays on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 147,013 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 143,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 143,721 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 138,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 138,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 135,576 miles

osf tyre worn on outer edge

osr tyre 1.6mm in centre of tread

slight play in steering

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2007 129,275 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 129,275 miles

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

all 4 sets of brake pads low.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 102,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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S550 EPN is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S550 EPN, 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 S550 EPN registered?

S550 EPN is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S550 EPN safe to buy?

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