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S777 BMV

1999 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,286 mi
Last recorded108,286 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS777 BMV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 108,286 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 108,143 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 106,469 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 104,918 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 104,903 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2016 104,759 miles

covers fitted to sills

Fail 14 Dec 2015 104,757 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 100,397 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 96,939 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 96,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 96,346 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 96,346 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 90,133 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 82,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 74,972 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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S777 BMV is a 1999 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S777 BMV, 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 S777 BMV registered?

S777 BMV is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S777 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S777 BMV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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