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DAD 91Y

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,220 mi
Last recorded107,220 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 91Y
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 107,220 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 106,915 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 106,573 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,915 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 104,939 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 101,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise outer wall damage n/s rear tyre.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 94,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 87,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,581 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front no plate cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,283 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 65,005 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 55,377 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear axle leak - front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,622 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

rear axle leak

small cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,124 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 42,553 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 42,475 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DAD 91Y is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DAD 91Y, 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

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What year was DAD 91Y registered?

DAD 91Y is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is DAD 91Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAD 91Y shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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