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X393 CLB

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

281,030 mi
Last recorded281,030 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX393 CLB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 281,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 281,028 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 259,607 miles

note condition of o/s mirror

Pass 30 Aug 2008 233,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 205,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2007 205,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2006 173,499 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centrer cap missing on the offside rear wheel

near side rear tyre low on the outer edge

nearside front fog light lens broken

nearside rear tyre low on the outer edge

offside front tyre low on the outer edge

offside rear tyre low on the outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2006 173,499 miles

centrer cap missing on the offside rear wheel

near side rear tyre low on the outer edge

nearside front fog light lens broken

nearside rear tyre low on the outer edge

offside front tyre low on the outer edge

offside rear tyre low on the outer edge

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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X393 CLB is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X393 CLB, 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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X393 CLB is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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