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W469 WVW

2000 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,736 mi
Last recorded69,736 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW469 WVW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 69,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foot operated lever stiff to fully return (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 69,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge worn almost bald has a screw in it and cut to cords 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm and ball joint noisy (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn almost bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald outer edge almost bald (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foot operated lever stiff to fully return (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 68,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 66,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 64,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 63,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 62,134 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 62,076 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 60,122 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2020 60,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 57,435 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 57,435 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,894 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,563 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 50,454 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking which connects to power steering bottle (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 44,605 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 34,690 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 27,109 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 22,869 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 22,514 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 21,906 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 21,048 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,017 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 18,795 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 18,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2007 16,958 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 15,285 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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W469 WVW is a 2000 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W469 WVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W469 WVW registered?

W469 WVW is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W469 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W469 WVW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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