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W435 MDY

2000 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,042 mi
Last recorded141,042 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW435 MDY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 141,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills appear to be corroding but sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2012 141,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills appear to be corroding but sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2011 136,729 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 131,244 miles

Front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion but no to excess

Pass 23 Jun 2009 128,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bellypan fitted

both rear of rear upper tierod ball joints have play.Both at the limit at time of test check soon replace when needed

floor covers fitted n/s and o/s(front 1/2s)

sideskirts fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2008 124,078 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sideskirts fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2008 124,078 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sideskirts fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2007 120,031 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

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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W435 MDY is a 2000 BMW 740 in Red 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 W435 MDY, 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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W435 MDY is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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