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W69 RGC

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW69 RGC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front facing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

corrosion to fuel tank straps

oil leak

perishing to both rear brake flexi hoses

slight movement visible in steering box drop arm on splined shaft

Pass 14 Sep 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Nearside & Offside slight perishing suspension arm ball joint dust boots

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

slight perishing to both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust boots

Fail 16 Aug 2022

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

slight perishing to both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust boots

Pass 23 Aug 2021

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2018 131,573 miles

Brake discs rusty where it’s been sat

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

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2014

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn

sill kit fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2012 126,994 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2011 125,018 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 125,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front traction control missing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 113,574 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside washer poor

Pass 10 Mar 2009 101,661 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 92,061 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 92,061 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 73,149 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 73,138 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 66,954 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 RGC is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W69 RGC, 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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W69 RGC is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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