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SAP 662

1999 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,968 mi
Last recorded142,968 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAP 662
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 142,968 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 142,965 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 142,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 142,652 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 141,742 miles

Oil leak on engine ()

r.h.f. door check strap loose.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 140,493 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 140,491 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 138,748 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 138,748 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 136,311 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 132,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 132,834 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 128,894 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 123,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 116,405 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 116,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 109,423 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 101,852 miles

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

Slight play in N/S/F steering rack arm

Fail 28 Jan 2009 101,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Slight play in N/S/F steering rack arm

Pass 18 Feb 2008 94,616 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 86,065 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 77,250 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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SAP 662 is a 1999 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SAP 662, 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 SAP 662 registered?

SAP 662 is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is SAP 662 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAP 662 shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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