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B16 UXU

2000 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,162 mi
Last recorded97,162 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 UXU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 97,162 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 96,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 96,597 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 95,794 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 95,147 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,208 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019
Pass 26 Apr 2018
Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,024 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011
Pass 8 Apr 2010 91,060 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 87,026 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 83,540 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 83,539 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 73,895 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 69,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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B16 UXU is a 2000 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 B16 UXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B16 UXU?

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What year was B16 UXU registered?

B16 UXU is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is B16 UXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 UXU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B16 UXU have outstanding finance?

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