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V330 GMO

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,044 mi
Last recorded153,044 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV330 GMO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 153,044 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 147,590 miles

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

Suspension pipes corroding

outersills corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2024 147,590 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

outersills corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2022 146,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 141,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 139,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 137,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2017 135,461 miles

Central Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened pipes ferule corroded, likely to be failure, (3.6.A.2b)

Front Oil leak engine, ()

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 131,969 miles

nearside rear inner tyre perished

Fail 12 Oct 2016 131,921 miles

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

nearside rear inner tyre perished

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 127,526 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 121,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 118,513 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 118,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 116,233 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 109,677 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2011 109,677 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 104,597 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 104,597 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 98,689 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 94,849 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 90,401 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 83,767 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 76,306 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 76,306 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front 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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V330 GMO is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V330 GMO, 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 V330 GMO registered?

V330 GMO is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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