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V574 LDE

2000 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,298 mi
Last recorded133,298 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV574 LDE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 133,298 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from pipes to filler box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 130,646 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage round top up bottle (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 130,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage round top up bottle (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 127,803 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 124,626 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 121,095 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 116,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 111,839 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 108,905 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 104,965 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 96,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 15 Jan 2009 86,326 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 78,617 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 69,040 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 69,040 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V574 LDE is a 2000 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V574 LDE, 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 V574 LDE registered?

V574 LDE is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 21 February 2000.

Is V574 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V574 LDE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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