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V202 GWH

2000 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,056 mi
Last recorded120,056 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV202 GWH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 120,056 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 120,056 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 115,821 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 115,821 miles

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

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

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 103,346 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre has cuts in sidewall

underneath of vehicle quite badly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2008 96,070 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 96,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 86,238 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 86,238 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 84,091 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 84,091 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 74,967 miles

All four indicators starting to go white. †

Front & rear brake discs corroded in places.

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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V202 GWH is a 2000 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V202 GWH, 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 V202 GWH registered?

V202 GWH is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V202 GWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V202 GWH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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