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W317 WEB

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,711 mi
Last recorded101,711 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 WEB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 101,711 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,546 miles

slight play in rear suspension bushes (both sides)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 83,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake disc in poor condition

front inner brake pads worn very low

slight play in rear suspension bushes (both sides)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,989 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 24 Feb 2009 64,989 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn low on edges

covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,320 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 46,259 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 46,259 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 42,022 miles

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

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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W317 WEB is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W317 WEB, 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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What year was W317 WEB registered?

W317 WEB is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W317 WEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W317 WEB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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