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FFZ 9618

2000 BMW 740

Silver Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,216 mi
Last recorded165,216 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 9618
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 165,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2010 154,800 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 141,235 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 134,709 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 134,704 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear top suspension arm has slight play in outer ball joint

Pass 14 Sep 2006 127,735 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 127,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front Tie Bar bushes split

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2005 122,196 miles

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

nearside front inner wing plastic liner,rubbing on tyre and steering components

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

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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FFZ 9618 is a 2000 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFZ 9618, 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 FFZ 9618 registered?

FFZ 9618 is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is FFZ 9618 safe to buy?

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