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W168 RCA

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

218,103 mi
Last recorded218,103 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 RCA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 218,103 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted

tested wet

Fail 30 Jan 2015 218,004 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn low

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted

tested wet

Pass 24 Feb 2014 213,990 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 29 Apr 2013 212,515 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 200,136 miles

os & ns front track control arm rear bushes starting too split.additional locking devise added too nsf lower arm ball joint.rear brake pads low.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 184,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

warning light on dash

Pass 5 Mar 2010 163,292 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 145,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2008 127,146 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )

wind screen chipped

Pass 26 Feb 2007 110,052 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 93,645 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 93,643 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres on 2mm n/s/f shock absorber leaking slighty

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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W168 RCA is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W168 RCA, 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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W168 RCA is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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