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V659 FFP

2000 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,341 mi
Last recorded119,341 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV659 FFP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 119,341 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 119,341 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 118,271 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 118,271 miles

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 115,191 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,014 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 102,046 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 102,046 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 94,795 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 94,788 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,722 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 93,450 miles

engine under tray missing

oil leak

some corrosion on both rear quarter panels at bottom af arch (seatbelt mount area

Pass 6 Jan 2015 91,314 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertray missing

Fail 6 Jan 2015 91,314 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 87,059 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 84,619 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 84,615 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 81,952 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 78,578 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 76,023 miles

offside rear tyre at 3mm

rear number plate deteriorating

rear shock absorbers and coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2007 72,828 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 68,598 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 64,062 miles

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.

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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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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V659 FFP is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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