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S740 NFP

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,218 mi
Last recorded136,218 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS740 NFP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 136,218 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 136,207 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 131,283 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 126,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 121,264 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 112,849 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2008 112,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2007 105,307 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 105,172 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner track rod has slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2006 97,854 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 89,611 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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S740 NFP is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S740 NFP, 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 S740 NFP registered?

S740 NFP is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S740 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S740 NFP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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