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W232 PPM

2000 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,442 mi
Last recorded156,442 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW232 PPM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 156,442 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 155,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 153,972 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE BAY AND COVERING UNDER TRAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE BAY AND COVERING UNDER TRAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 149,386 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 146,012 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

windscreen damage

Fail 29 Aug 2017 146,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside 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 Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

windscreen damage

Pass 11 Aug 2016 140,046 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 140,046 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)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 135,001 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 129,803 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 123,216 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 116,768 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 116,768 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 110,579 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 103,187 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 103,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 93,954 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 83,934 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 83,934 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 76,596 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

O/S dipped beam pattern poor.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 68,376 miles

n/s/r tyre tread is right on minimum limits

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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W232 PPM is a 2000 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W232 PPM, 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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W232 PPM is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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