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W797 MBL

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,806 mi
Last recorded124,806 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 MBL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2012 124,806 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 119,740 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 110,744 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 98,023 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 90,477 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 4 Apr 2007 86,505 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 81,242 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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W797 MBL is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W797 MBL, 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 W797 MBL registered?

W797 MBL is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W797 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W797 MBL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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