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V112 LCP

2000 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV112 LCP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom hub rose bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom hub rose bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 103,367 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 102,436 miles

both front (rear) suspension arms corrorded

both rear coil springs corroded

front wiper blades juddering slightly

Pass 30 May 2023 102,194 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S Furthest Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 100,735 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S Lower Furthest Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 100,656 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S Lower Furthest Rear Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 99,707 miles

Both rear brake discs have slight corrosion.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2015 98,554 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 97,812 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 97,807 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 95,897 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 94,175 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 88,707 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 88,050 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 87,140 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 85,148 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 83,859 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 79,393 miles

n/s & o/s wing mirror glass starting to dis-colour

n/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r tyre valves corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2006 79,324 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S & O/S wing mirror glass starting to dis-colour

N/S/F,N/S/R & O/S/R tyre valves corroding

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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V112 LCP is a 2000 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V112 LCP, 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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V112 LCP is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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