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V733 ETF

2000 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,907 mi
Last recorded157,907 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV733 ETF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2010 157,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 21 Apr 2009 147,385 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 140,059 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 139,952 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no water at r/h washer jet but l/h has enough water to clear screen

Pass 15 Mar 2007 136,163 miles

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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V733 ETF is a 2000 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V733 ETF, 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 V733 ETF registered?

V733 ETF is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V733 ETF safe to buy?

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