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W204 MFS

2000 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW204 MFS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 104,773 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 104,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 98,551 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 98,544 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre valve starting to crack

Pass 27 Aug 2010 89,803 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 89,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 78,695 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2008 76,743 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 76,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,131 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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W204 MFS is a 2000 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W204 MFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W204 MFS registered?

W204 MFS is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W204 MFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W204 MFS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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