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SCO 555

1999 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,267 mi
Last recorded41,267 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCO 555
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 41,267 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 41,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 41,054 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 40,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 40,630 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 40,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake warning lamp on on dash. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear control arm ball joint (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around bell housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 40,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner and outer brake pads getting low

Offside Front inner and outer front pads getting low

Pass 15 Sep 2017 39,480 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 39,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre out side wall cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre outside wall cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre outside wall cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2016 39,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer edge perished

Nearside Rear Outer edge perished

Offside Rear Outer edge perished

Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,703 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,373 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,172 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 37,625 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,254 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,675 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,003 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,658 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,076 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,981 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,938 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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SCO 555 is a 1999 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SCO 555, 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 SCO 555 registered?

SCO 555 is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 19 May 1999.

Is SCO 555 safe to buy?

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