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S500 LNG

2014 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,631 mi
Last recorded182,631 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 LNG
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 182,631 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 182,626 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 176,626 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 176,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 170,566 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 162,185 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 155,321 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads couple of deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 150,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Protection engine covers/undertrays

Fail 23 Sep 2020 150,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Protection engine covers/undertrays

Pass 4 Oct 2019 53,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 140,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 2 Sep 2017 136,012 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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S500 LNG is a 2014 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 61,417 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 S500 LNG, 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 12 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S500 LNG registered?

S500 LNG is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is S500 LNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 LNG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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