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S847 SBD

1999 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,178 mi
Last recorded133,178 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS847 SBD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 133,178 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,278 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 121,756 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 118,007 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 113,655 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 113,655 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 107,220 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 103,203 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 94,874 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 94,874 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 89,628 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 83,672 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

near side rear tyre tread small/deep cuts[under limits]

Pass 2 Nov 2006 83,672 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

near side rear tyre tread small/deep cuts[under limits]

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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S847 SBD is a 1999 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S847 SBD, 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 S847 SBD registered?

S847 SBD is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S847 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S847 SBD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S847 SBD have outstanding finance?

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