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W485 CFC

2000 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

156,459 mi
Last recorded156,459 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 CFC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 156,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 153,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 149,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 145,702 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 142,748 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 139,848 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 136,954 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 136,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 136,934 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 135,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 130,648 miles

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

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

eml on

oil leak from engine area

Pass 20 Aug 2014 126,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight fuel leak from tank neck

Pass 30 Aug 2013 122,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml staying on

fuel tank has slight leak at filler neck

Fail 28 Aug 2013 122,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml staying on

fuel tank has slight leak at filler neck

Pass 21 Aug 2012 119,399 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2012 119,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 114,044 miles

slight play in n/s/r suspension

Pass 17 Aug 2010 109,056 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 109,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 105,551 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 105,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 96,544 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 87,398 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 75,827 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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W485 CFC is a 2000 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W485 CFC, 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 W485 CFC registered?

W485 CFC is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W485 CFC safe to buy?

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