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S880 HTE

1999 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,236 mi
Last recorded155,236 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 HTE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 155,236 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 154,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at offside front inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both sills at rear corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2020 154,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both sills at rear corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 153,592 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded at rear

Fail 24 Jul 2019 153,592 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 17 Jul 2018 149,082 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres perished

Pass 10 Aug 2017 146,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 141,203 miles

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

Nearside rear park brake effort only just met requirements

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sills slightly corroded at rear

Fail 3 Mar 2016 141,157 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front and rear lights go out when left side indicator put on (1.7.5c)

Nearside Direction indicators not working front and back (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 135,553 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 135,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 125,077 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 114,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 113,439 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r suspension has slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2011 111,183 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low and wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2010 110,406 miles

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

slight wear in o/s/r upper suspension arm

Pass 14 Mar 2009 109,114 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 107,092 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 107,092 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 105,488 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 105,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 102,997 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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S880 HTE is a 1999 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S880 HTE, 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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S880 HTE is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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