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W862 RKS

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,520 mi
Last recorded113,520 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW862 RKS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 113,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 111,462 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2023

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 109,289 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 107,595 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 107,595 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking reservior and pump area (2.3.3b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Oct 2016 104,945 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 104,938 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2015 100,728 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 95,895 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 91,419 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 87,171 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 81,103 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 72,024 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,907 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 64,905 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 58,022 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

slight fluid leak n/side engine bay

Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,068 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,451 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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W862 RKS is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W862 RKS, 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 W862 RKS registered?

W862 RKS is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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