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X224 XPM

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,474 mi
Last recorded153,474 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX224 XPM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 153,474 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres low and heavily worn on inner edges

fuel tank damp, but no leak found

steering / suspension has slight play

Fail 30 Dec 2011 153,474 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres low and heavily worn on inner edges

fuel tank damp, but no leak found

steering / suspension has slight play

Fail 5 Dec 2011 153,823 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine oil leak

traction control light on

Pass 8 Nov 2010 132,361 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 132,351 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 111,215 miles

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 91,149 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 91,149 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2007 76,576 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 63,816 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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X224 XPM is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X224 XPM, 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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X224 XPM is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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