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W566 VBM

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

212,298 mi
Last recorded212,298 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 VBM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 212,298 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 207,517 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 207,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 200,453 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 186,674 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 171,895 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 171,895 miles

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 157,337 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 140,246 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 117,721 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 110,749 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 108,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 108,039 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 105,402 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 102,473 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 97,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 94,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 90,968 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 90,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 86,783 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 78,548 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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W566 VBM is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W566 VBM, 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 W566 VBM registered?

W566 VBM is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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