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W94 NAM

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

151,791 mi
Last recorded151,791 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW94 NAM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 151,791 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 151,791 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 147,130 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 147,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

All brake discs rusting.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F tyre starting to crack between treads.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 145,427 miles

rear tyres near limit

Nearside front tyre has bad damage on inner side wall

Fail 20 Mar 2008 145,425 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre has bad damage on inner side wall

Fail 14 Nov 2007 144,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 136,505 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 136,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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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W94 NAM is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 W94 NAM, 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 W94 NAM registered?

W94 NAM is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is W94 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W94 NAM shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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