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N8 JSD

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

156,289 mi
Last recorded156,289 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 JSD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 156,289 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 155,392 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 154,318 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 152,890 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 152,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 151,558 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 148,274 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 146,896 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 141,679 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 137,455 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 135,333 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 128,752 miles

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

offside rear tyre slight damage

Fail 29 Aug 2013 128,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre slight damage

Pass 4 Sep 2012 122,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 116,135 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 116,134 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Sep 2010 107,070 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 107,066 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 98,537 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 98,526 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

near side front tyre side wall damage

near side front wheel arch trim rubbing tyre

off side front fog light len broken

Pass 27 Mar 2008 86,654 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 86,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

near side front wheel arch trim not secure rubbing tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2007 74,428 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 63,076 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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N8 JSD is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N8 JSD, 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 N8 JSD registered?

N8 JSD is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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