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W342 NJB

2000 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,639 mi
Last recorded162,639 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 NJB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 162,639 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 162,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

E/M light on!!

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 154,122 miles

EML on dash

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 148,888 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 148,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 141,735 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 141,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

eml on dash

rear exhaust shield adrift

Pass 4 Feb 2013 139,147 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

slight exhaust leak at cat.joints

Fail 1 Feb 2013 139,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded and worn

slight exhaust leak at cat.joints

Pass 30 Jun 2011 132,086 miles

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

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 28 Jun 2011 132,086 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 124,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions light on.e.m.l.

nearside mirror dull in view

water pump free play and nossey

Pass 29 Jun 2009 110,836 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 96,178 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 96,177 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s front tyre worn almost to ply on outer side of tread

Pass 23 May 2007 80,586 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 63,654 miles

FITTED O/S HEAD LAMP CORRECTLY

PLAY IN O/S/ AND N/S REAR HUB BUSHES

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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W342 NJB is a 2000 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W342 NJB, 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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W342 NJB is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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