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S583 LLJ

1999 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,176 mi
Last recorded98,176 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS583 LLJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 98,176 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 98,174 miles

Offside Inner Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 92,667 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 87,119 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 87,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 79,061 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 71,085 miles

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

Nearside 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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S583 LLJ is a 1999 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S583 LLJ, 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 S583 LLJ registered?

S583 LLJ is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S583 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S583 LLJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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