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W57 MCF

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,327 mi
Last recorded166,327 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW57 MCF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 166,327 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Sill trims fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 159,457 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 152,697 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 152,696 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 152,253 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 129,167 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 129,163 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 113,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 103,085 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 103,085 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 95,572 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 87,115 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 87,115 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W57 MCF is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W57 MCF, 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 W57 MCF registered?

W57 MCF is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W57 MCF safe to buy?

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