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W69 MCF

2000 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,779 mi
Last recorded130,779 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW69 MCF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 130,779 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 125,505 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 125,505 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 121,589 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 113,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 113,699 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both mains at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 104,690 miles

Front brake pads slightly low

Rear brake pipes slightly rusted

Fail 17 Jun 2017 104,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake pads slightly low

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pipes slightly rusted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 103,595 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine/transmission/power steering ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 99,316 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 99,316 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,538 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 93,518 miles

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,913 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 81,104 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 70,865 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 60,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres low on tread depth (2mm)

cuto o/s/r tyre inner wall

engine management light on

scuffing to n/s tyres

Pass 13 May 2009 55,950 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 50,267 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,050 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 47,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,763 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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W69 MCF is a 2000 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W69 MCF, 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 W69 MCF registered?

W69 MCF is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W69 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W69 MCF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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