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X235 DKC

2000 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,906 mi
Last recorded98,906 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX235 DKC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 98,906 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 92,128 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 86,690 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 86,531 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 84,697 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 83,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 72,590 miles

Offside wiper starting to split

oil leak from engine and rear diff

Pass 9 Aug 2018 71,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 70,548 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,208 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 67,208 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,530 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 52,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,313 miles

oil leak engine

rear tyres 3MM

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,412 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,070 miles

o/side front tyre wereing on out side

o/side rear light crack

Pass 27 Nov 2008 25,360 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 25,360 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,091 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 26,299 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,636 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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X235 DKC is a 2000 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X235 DKC, 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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What year was X235 DKC registered?

X235 DKC is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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