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W202 RDM

2000 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,509 mi
Last recorded98,509 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 RDM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 98,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 97,804 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021

E.M.I On Dashboard.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 95,602 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

all tyre valve stems deteriorated

bonnet grill insecure

both front tyres deteriorated in tread

e.m.l. on dash

Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,566 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 9 Jan 2017 93,566 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,475 miles

all four tyre valves perished

engine light on

Fail 5 Jan 2016 91,475 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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all four tyre valves perished

engine light on

Pass 8 Jan 2015 89,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,684 miles

engine light on

front grille insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2013 86,684 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

engine light on

front grille insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2012 83,496 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 81,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 78,775 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

offside front bonnet grill is taped on

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 6 May 2010 74,895 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 70,797 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 May 2008 67,773 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 60,881 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 60,881 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 53,598 miles

NOTE. Front tyres wearing outer tread.

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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W202 RDM is a 2000 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W202 RDM, 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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W202 RDM is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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