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S600 ALS

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

77,127 mi
Last recorded77,127 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS600 ALS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,127 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 77,127 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,058 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 77,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 112,132 miles

O/S/R tyre starting to get low

Fail 7 Feb 2011 74,697 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,411 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 72,399 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

play in n/s/r suspension top arm

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,021 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 71,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres starting to crack up Brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 28 Jan 2008 69,750 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 67,560 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 67,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2006 66,004 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 66,004 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
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S600 ALS is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S600 ALS, 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

How do I check the history of S600 ALS?

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What year was S600 ALS registered?

S600 ALS is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S600 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S600 ALS shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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