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S40 COO

2000 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,606 mi
Last recorded123,606 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 COO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 123,606 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 121,992 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 121,606 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 121,310 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 120,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

small engine oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,182 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

full under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2019 119,266 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 119,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 118,451 miles

OSF tyre edge worn

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2018 118,451 miles

OSF tyre edge worn

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 117,404 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,055 miles

Engine has an oil leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 108,805 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

nearside front inner arch liner damaged, rubbing on tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2014 104,476 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,578 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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing outer edges

nearside front tyre rubbing on wheel arch liner

Pass 3 Jan 2012 94,635 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 84,873 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn outer edges

rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jan 2011 84,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn outer edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 73,738 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,337 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,528 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,120 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)

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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S40 COO is a 2000 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S40 COO, 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 S40 COO registered?

S40 COO is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is S40 COO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 COO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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