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W801 NLC

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,177 mi
Last recorded148,177 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW801 NLC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 148,177 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 146,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside both front and rear height level/tpms sensors broken

Oil leak can be seen dripping from rear of both rocker covers ()

Rear sills around jacking points slightly corroded

all flasher bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Jun 2016 144,766 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 139,880 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2014 133,917 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 125,592 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 119,824 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 112,978 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 106,736 miles

front/rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Jun 2009 100,397 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 92,389 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 83,756 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 83,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 64,573 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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W801 NLC is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W801 NLC, 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 W801 NLC registered?

W801 NLC is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W801 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W801 NLC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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