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W963 YNO

2000 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,441 mi
Last recorded124,441 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW963 YNO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 124,441 miles

brake pipes all round are rusty

child seat fitted in rear

engine covers and under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

slight play in nearside front suspension arm ball joint

Pass 10 Sep 2016 121,583 miles

Front brake discs worn, corroded and pitted

Front brakes slight imbalance

Front steering joints slight play

Nearside front anti roll bar link top boot damaged

Nearside rear flexible brake hose slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre worn

Nearside steering idler slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2015 116,856 miles

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

minor oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 113,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 113,504 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 107,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 103,065 miles

Oil leak

wipers noisey and smearing screen

Fail 26 Sep 2012 103,054 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

wipers noisey and smearing screen

Pass 29 Sep 2011 98,724 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 90,967 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 85,980 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 77,761 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 76,226 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 69,033 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 69,033 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel arch linner insure

Pass 21 Nov 2005 61,706 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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W963 YNO is a 2000 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W963 YNO, 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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W963 YNO is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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