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W61 RBB

2000 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,878 mi
Last recorded191,878 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 RBB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 191,878 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 185,100 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 178,142 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 170,562 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 170,559 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 163,450 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 163,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 151,829 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 142,284 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 142,280 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 132,140 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 132,138 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 122,552 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 109,195 miles

slight movement in drop arm

Fail 13 May 2006 97,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 97,262 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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W61 RBB is a 2000 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W61 RBB, 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 W61 RBB registered?

W61 RBB is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W61 RBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W61 RBB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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