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2918 DW

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,529 mi
Last recorded87,529 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2918 DW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 87,529 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 86,083 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 84,919 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 84,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 84,050 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 82,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,688 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 80,636 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small section of offside rear outer brake pad deteriorated and missing

section of nearside rear brake missing and deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2019 79,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 78,237 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,081 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 77,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 77,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,573 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 74,114 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,599 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 70,816 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,212 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 69,212 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,757 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,714 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,509 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,131 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,506 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,871 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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2918 DW is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 2918 DW, 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 2918 DW registered?

2918 DW is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is 2918 DW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2918 DW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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