MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
282,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
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W148 XAA is a 2000 BMW 740 in Grey with a 3,901cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 W148 XAA, 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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W148 XAA is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is W148 XAA safe to buy?
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