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W144 DMD

2000 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,240 mi
Last recorded94,240 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 DMD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 94,240 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 92,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 88,234 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 83,584 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 79,456 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 75,708 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,751 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 66,768 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 62,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 59,047 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 55,204 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 55,204 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 51,565 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 46,772 miles

near side rear tyre small cut in side wall

the starter moter will stay in

Pass 23 May 2008 42,359 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 37,609 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 32,754 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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W144 DMD is a 2000 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W144 DMD, 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 W144 DMD registered?

W144 DMD is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W144 DMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W144 DMD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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