MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pedal feels very soft
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Reverse light dim
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Fuel tank has been repaired, peeling but no leak present
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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sills and suspension mounting areas undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe perishing but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
brake pedal slightly spongy
nearside rear and offside rear inner sill area has slight corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
brake pedal slightly spongy
nearside rear and offside rear inner sill area has slight corrosion
Offside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system underside union (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fuel tank leaking or pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
offside steering idler bush worn
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint forward joint of two (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wiper blade split
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S REAR OF TWO (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR OF TWO (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S REAR OF TWO (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward of two inner mounting bolt loose (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR OF TWO (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s rear of two (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damp fluid on fuel tank at filler pipe
outer sill covers fitted
slight play in n/s steering idler arm bearings
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sill covers fitted
slight play n/s drag link suport drop arm bearings
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
slight cut to both front tyre tread
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
number plates
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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W918 RCF is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W918 RCF, 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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W918 RCF is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 23 March 2000.
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