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W106 MCF

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,003 mi
Last recorded97,003 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW106 MCF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 97,003 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 96,861 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 96,552 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 96,523 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,043 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 96,042 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 96,020 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,181 miles

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

bonnet doesnt open

cannot check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 93,178 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

bonnet doesnt open

cannot check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,757 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,995 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside mirror taped up

Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,527 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,942 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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,206 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 68,200 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,117 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 62,701 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 50,560 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 48,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,897 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,049 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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W106 MCF is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W106 MCF, 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 W106 MCF registered?

W106 MCF is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W106 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W106 MCF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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