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W70 JDE

2000 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,377 mi
Last recorded130,377 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW70 JDE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 130,377 miles

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

Fuel tank seam corroding

Metal suspension pipes corroding/covered in grease

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 129,311 miles

Metal brake pipes corroding

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

Nearside front metal suspension pipe corroded

fuel tank seam corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2017 126,911 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 124,220 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 119,996 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 119,770 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 117,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 117,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 115,719 miles

front brake discs are rusty at edges

rear brake pipes are rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2011 113,650 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 111,111 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 108,932 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 108,127 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

play in offside front wheel.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 103,589 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 103,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007
Pass 7 Apr 2006 74,630 miles

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

front disc and pads worn + rear pads worn

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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W70 JDE is a 2000 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W70 JDE, 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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W70 JDE is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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