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W162 OCF

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,033 mi
Last recorded151,033 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 OCF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2022 151,033 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 146,320 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 130,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 125,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 112,244 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 108,046 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 102,364 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,472 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 87,148 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 79,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 74,218 miles

nearside front tyre small split in sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2008 67,963 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,626 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 55,017 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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W162 OCF is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W162 OCF, 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 W162 OCF registered?

W162 OCF is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W162 OCF safe to buy?

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