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W656 VOA

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 VOA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025
Pass 18 Jul 2024
Pass 29 Jun 2023 112,249 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 110,967 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021
Pass 16 Jul 2020 108,089 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 107,929 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

general wear and score marks on all front and rear brake discs

Pass 2 Feb 2018 107,908 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad wear lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Jan 2017 107,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad wear light on

Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,588 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 20 Jan 2016 106,588 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2015 103,730 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

movement in steering joints

Fail 7 Jan 2015 103,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

movement in steering joints

Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,780 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 100,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 96,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn

sill kit fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,001 miles

engine man light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,852 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,840 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 46,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,653 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,291 miles

offside front tyre scrubbed on outside

Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,245 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 26,232 miles

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

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

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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W656 VOA is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W656 VOA, 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 W656 VOA registered?

W656 VOA is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W656 VOA safe to buy?

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