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W354 GYX

2000 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,137 mi
Last recorded102,137 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW354 GYX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 102,137 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 102,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2010 101,805 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 101,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2009 101,502 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007
Pass 3 Oct 2006 95,160 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 88,399 miles

Nearside Rear 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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W354 GYX is a 2000 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W354 GYX, 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 W354 GYX registered?

W354 GYX is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W354 GYX safe to buy?

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