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W942 ODE

2000 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

128,766 mi
Last recorded128,766 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW942 ODE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 128,766 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 127,017 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 124,430 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 120,462 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 115,812 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 2 Oct 2020 111,414 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 107,037 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2017 107,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint OUTER FRONT AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint LOWER REAR AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 103,365 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE OUTER REAR AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 99,186 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 93,610 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 91,505 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 85,691 miles

eml on

Pass 4 Aug 2011 78,965 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 73,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r lower hub bushes slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2010 73,169 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear lower hub bushes have slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,170 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,064 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,682 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 45,676 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,214 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 30,794 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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W942 ODE is a 2000 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W942 ODE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W942 ODE registered?

W942 ODE is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W942 ODE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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