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W895 MMR

2000 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,464 mi
Last recorded131,464 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW895 MMR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 131,464 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 131,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 130,672 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 128,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion on underside at rear of car

Fail 15 Apr 2015 128,516 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion on underside at rear of car

Pass 16 Apr 2014 126,800 miles

General surface corrosion to underside / brake pipes etc

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 124,586 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 122,637 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 122,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 118,982 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 113,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 102,014 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 84,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 72,129 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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W895 MMR is a 2000 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W895 MMR, 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 W895 MMR registered?

W895 MMR is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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