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W79 MCF

2000 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,459 mi
Last recorded105,459 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 MCF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2011 105,459 miles

Oil leak

engine undertray brocken

Pass 18 Jan 2010 102,958 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 102,531 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 90,147 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 90,147 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 96,060 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 91,539 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 91,539 miles

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

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

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

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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W79 MCF is a 2000 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W79 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W79 MCF?

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What year was W79 MCF registered?

W79 MCF is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W79 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W79 MCF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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