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S7 VFC

2004 BMW 740

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests42 (32 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,390 mi
Last recorded108,390 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 740115,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 VFC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

32 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 108,390 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 145,319 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 106,266 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 144,162 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 104,505 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 142,982 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 142,883 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,773 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 133,776 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 99,965 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2021 123,937 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 123,932 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 96,987 miles

slight play both front bottom ball joints

Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 94,342 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 102,940 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both rear outer hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 102,940 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both rear outer hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 102,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FORWARD arm inner bush (straight arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 88,926 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 95,817 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 95,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 84,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,161 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 77,828 miles

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

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

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

undersheilds not allowing full inspection o/s/f wing mirror taped up but secure for mot

Pass 25 Aug 2016 87,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 87,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,931 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 63,929 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

plastic covers engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 7 Aug 2015 81,642 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,959 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,903 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,557 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,207 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2009 44,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 36,274 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,274 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2007 31,262 miles

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S7 VFC is a 2004 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 115,087 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 S7 VFC, 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 22 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S7 VFC is a 2004 BMW 740, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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