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W779 ONP

2000 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

195,413 mi
Last recorded195,413 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW779 ONP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 195,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2019 195,406 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 188,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 168,550 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 168,303 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 162,216 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroded (before flexi hoses)

N/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge of tread / slightly cracked

N/s/r suspension spring corroded

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread

O/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Unable to fully check condition of outer sills due to plastic covers being fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 157,950 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion on both rear brake discs

tread wearing on inner edge of nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2014 127,948 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

some corrosion on rear brake discs

tread wearing slightly on inner edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 151,032 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 151,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 142,241 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2011 130,364 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 119,256 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 108,926 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 102,212 miles

N/S/R Rear upper outer suspension bush worn.

O/S/R Rear lower suspension bush worn.

Rear indicators pale.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 86,908 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 86,901 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,829 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 78,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W779 ONP is a 2000 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 W779 ONP, 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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W779 ONP is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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