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X202 FGC

2000 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,127 mi
Last recorded132,127 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX202 FGC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 132,127 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 132,125 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 147,641 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 147,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 137,488 miles

front brake pads on limit

Fail 24 Apr 2009 137,488 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads on limit

Pass 24 Apr 2008 128,155 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 128,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 102,902 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 102,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006

ALL BRAKE PADS LOW

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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X202 FGC is a 2000 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X202 FGC, 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 X202 FGC registered?

X202 FGC is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X202 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X202 FGC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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