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V159 FMO

2000 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,869 mi
Last recorded126,869 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 FMO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 126,869 miles

chip in A zone repaired & just under 10mm

other chips on screen

power steering box damp

slight exhaust leaks

slight perishing on brake hoses

Fail 17 May 2010 126,868 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

other chips on screen

power steering box damp

slight exhaust leaks

slight perishing on brake hoses

Pass 4 Aug 2009 122,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 108,092 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 90,310 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 80,071 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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V159 FMO is a 2000 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V159 FMO, 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 V159 FMO registered?

V159 FMO is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V159 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V159 FMO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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