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S631 FVL

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,072 mi
Last recorded125,072 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS631 FVL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 125,072 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 125,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 116,695 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 116,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 113,547 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 113,547 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 108,740 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 108,740 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 99,983 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 99,919 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and both rear tyres starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 14 May 2012 89,235 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 88,534 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,514 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Apr 2009 80,835 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 76,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 71,017 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 63,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 56,479 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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S631 FVL is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S631 FVL, 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 S631 FVL?

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What year was S631 FVL registered?

S631 FVL is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S631 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S631 FVL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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