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W91 DMH

2000 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

200,337 mi
Last recorded200,337 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW91 DMH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 200,337 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front , rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 198,743 miles

front suspension , rear arm bushes worn

offside rear hub bush wear

rear sills rust

Pass 7 Jul 2020 195,034 miles

offside rear hub bush worn

rear brakes near limit

rear sills surface rust

Pass 4 Apr 2019 190,658 miles

both rear inner sills surface rust

offside rear upper suspension arm slight wear

rear brakes worn

Pass 11 Apr 2018 186,390 miles

slight wear rear hub bushes

surface rust rear sills

Pass 6 Apr 2017 181,659 miles

both rear tyres devoid of tread inner edge

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm innner edge

slight wear nearside track rod end

slight wear offside rear lower hub bush

Pass 8 Apr 2016 176,892 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear rear suspension arms

Pass 2 Apr 2015 173,113 miles

slight wear rear upper suspension arms

slight wear steering idler

Pass 7 Apr 2014 169,148 miles

discs worn

offside rear ,rear top suspension arm slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2013 165,032 miles

brake discs scored

rear tyres 2mm

Fail 26 Apr 2013 165,032 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake discs scored

rear tyres 2mm

Fail 1 May 2012 159,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake discs scored

front tyres limit inner edge devoid of tread

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 1 May 2012 159,426 miles

brake discs scored

front tyres limit inner edge devoid of tread

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 157,126 miles

brake discs scored

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Sep 2011 157,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake discs scored

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2010 153,062 miles

airbag light on

discs scored

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 148,405 miles

airbag light on

front tyres 2mm outer edge

slight play nearside track rod end

track control arm bushes worn

Pass 25 Sep 2008 135,541 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

air bag light staying on

Pass 28 Jun 2007 116,061 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 93,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

engine management light on ...

Pass 13 Jul 2006 93,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

engine management light on ...

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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W91 DMH is a 2000 BMW 740 in Silver 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 W91 DMH, 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 W91 DMH registered?

W91 DMH is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W91 DMH safe to buy?

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