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W38 OAN

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,705 mi
Last recorded175,705 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 OAN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 175,705 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

drivers washer weak

nearside headlamp aim slightly scattered

Fail 26 Jun 2013 175,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

drivers washer weak

nearside headlamp aim slightly scattered

Pass 6 Jul 2012 168,895 miles

dtc light on

Fail 4 Jul 2012 168,892 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

dtc light on

Pass 13 Jul 2011 160,290 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 160,290 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 151,745 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 20 Jun 2009 141,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 141,528 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 135,055 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 126,545 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 120,033 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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W38 OAN is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W38 OAN, 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 W38 OAN registered?

W38 OAN is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W38 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W38 OAN shows 12 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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