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S799 XRJ

1999 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,087 mi
Last recorded101,087 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 XRJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2019 101,087 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel holed by jacking point . unable to fully check sill panel due to trim panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 101,054 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion n/s/f jack point

Pass 15 May 2017 100,544 miles

Large oil leak from engine

Scratch in windscreen

Signs of corrosion on left hand rear jacking point

Signs of fluid on power steering pipes

Fail 2 May 2017 100,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Fouling on suspension (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Fouling on suspension (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Fouling on suspension (2.2.D.2b)

Large oil leak from engine

Scratch in windscreen

Signs of corrosion on left hand rear jacking point

Signs of fluid on power steering pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2016 99,827 miles

both wipers are poor

brake fluid level high

large oil leak on engine

leak on power steering pipes at bottle

Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,815 miles

Large oil leak from engine

Left hand lower balljoint boots perished

Signs of fluid on power steering pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak on engine

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Apr 2012 91,384 miles

Oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Apr 2011 88,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 88,717 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,426 miles

Front tyres edging off

Fail 23 Apr 2009 78,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,068 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,856 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 74,856 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 72,398 miles

Left front under wing weather sheild is damaged

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 67,752 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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S799 XRJ is a 1999 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S799 XRJ, 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.

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What year was S799 XRJ registered?

S799 XRJ is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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