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S4 BXX

2013 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,698 mi
Last recorded177,698 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 74064,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 BXX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 177,698 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 171,294 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 164,843 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 154,277 miles

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

Offside Front oil dampness from turbo pipes

when road testing had a noise from front suspension like jingle type noise but nothing found on shacker plates

Fail 30 May 2023 154,116 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 131,966 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 129,944 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 103,639 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 91,008 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,836 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,269 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 65,179 miles

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

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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S4 BXX is a 2013 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 64,764 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 S4 BXX, 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 13 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S4 BXX registered?

S4 BXX is a 2013 BMW 740, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is S4 BXX safe to buy?

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