MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,341 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted in contact with rollbar link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
engine under tray missing
oil leak
some corrosion on both rear quarter panels at bottom af arch (seatbelt mount area
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine undertray missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn very close to limit and almost bold on inner edges (change asap)
engine undertray missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
driptray missing
horn corroded
nearside rear tyre at 3-4mm
offside rear indicator becoming discoloured
offside rear tyre at 3mm
p.a.s. reservoir and attached hoses damp/wet
rear coil springs corroded
offside rear tyre at 3mm
rear number plate deteriorating
rear shock absorbers and coil springs corroded
Engine management MIL lamp on.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight play in n/s and o/s rear suspension arm outer ball joints(upper/rear)
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V659 FFP is a 2000 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 V659 FFP, 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 V659 FFP registered?
V659 FFP is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 4 January 2000.
Is V659 FFP safe to buy?
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