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E3 BVB

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,190 mi
Last recorded112,190 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 BVB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 112,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 112,124 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 112,124 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 111,483 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 110,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,536 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 235/50x18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm & lower on outer edge. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 235/50x18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has negligible dampening effect

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 255/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded lower pipes from load valve x 2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Lower Braking system leaking lower pipes from load valve x 2 (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 235/50x18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm & lower on outer edge. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 235/50x18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has negligible dampening effect

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 255/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 92,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, also 15years old (DOT 5001) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and badly perished (4.1.E.1)

offside front shock absorber has no dampening effect, highly recommend changing as soon as possible

Fail 21 Apr 2016 92,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, also 15years old (DOT 5001) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and badly perished (4.1.E.1)

offside front shock absorber has no dampening effect, highly recommend changing as soon as possible

Pass 2 Aug 2012

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 86,208 miles

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 86,142 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 83,042 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 79,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number/plate discoloured

sticker on nearside windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2007 72,384 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,324 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 51,930 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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E3 BVB 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 77.8%.

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 E3 BVB, 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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E3 BVB is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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