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S30 SNK

2009 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,159 mi
Last recorded146,159 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 SNK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 146,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 137,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 127,366 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 116,177 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 101,262 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 86,428 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 86,418 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 75,725 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 72,704 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,640 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,681 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,807 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 53,786 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,408 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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S30 SNK is a 2009 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 69,828 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 S30 SNK, 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 17 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S30 SNK registered?

S30 SNK is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is S30 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S30 SNK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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