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V8 DDN

2000 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

128,942 mi
Last recorded128,942 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DDN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 128,942 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 128,573 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 128,461 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 128,271 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 127,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 127,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 126,486 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 126,127 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 125,163 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 124,531 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on inner wall but cords are not showning

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on inner wall but cords are not showning

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on inner wall but cords are not showing

Fail 22 Feb 2017 124,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on inner wall but cords are not showning

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on inner wall but cords are not showning

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on inner wall but cords are not showing

Pass 16 Feb 2016 121,957 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 118,910 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 115,186 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 111,723 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 108,390 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Feb 2011 105,456 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 102,449 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 94,451 miles

o/s/r tyre has a small bulge in the outer sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2008 90,472 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 85,294 miles

rear pads close to wear sensor.

rear tyres close to wear bars in middle of tread.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 82,642 miles

dampness around p.a.s. pipes out of reservoir.

wipers a bit sreary.

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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V8 DDN is a 2000 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V8 DDN, 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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V8 DDN is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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