MOT Status
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153,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 front and back lipped corroded (3.5.1i)
oil leak from engine and gearbox
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 front and back lipped corroded (3.5.1i)
oil leak from engine and gearbox
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
EML illuminated
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
EML illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
intermitent warning lights on dash
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have wall damage
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Air bag light on.
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ALZ 717 is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2000 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 106,363 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 ALZ 717, 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 26 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was ALZ 717 registered?
ALZ 717 is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 23 May 2000.
Is ALZ 717 safe to buy?
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