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W2 GJC

2000 BMW 740

Maroon Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,742 mi
Last recorded163,742 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 GJC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 163,742 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,366 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 157,785 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 152,176 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Feb 2013

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2012

brake warning light on

Fail 7 Feb 2012

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

Pass 7 Dec 2010
Fail 6 Dec 2010

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/rear suspention creaking poss lower arm pin or shock

Pass 17 Dec 2009
Fail 11 Dec 2009

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 120,009 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 112,795 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 10,406 miles

centre stop light not working

dash sisplay faulty

Pass 8 Dec 2005 97,996 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 97,979 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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W2 GJC is a 2000 BMW 740 in Maroon with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W2 GJC, 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 W2 GJC registered?

W2 GJC is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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