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W632 RRU

2000 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,482 mi
Last recorded141,482 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW632 RRU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 141,482 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 135,053 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 122,271 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 122,045 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 120,182 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 118,423 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 113,112 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 107,802 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 102,296 miles

Both rear tyre valve stems perishing

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

Nearside front tyre valve stem perishing

Nearside front tyre wall damaged, no cords exposed

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 102,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Both rear tyre valve stems perishing

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

Nearside front tyre valve stem perishing

Nearside front tyre wall damaged, no cords exposed

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 95,080 miles

Both rear tyre valve stems perishing slightly

Nearside front tyre wall damaged, no cords exposed

Fail 13 May 2015 85,838 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall,cords not exposed.

underside of steering fluid reservoir damp - no leaks seen.

Pass 13 May 2015 85,838 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall,cords not exposed.

underside of steering fluid reservoir damp - no leaks seen.

Pass 22 May 2014 76,467 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 7 May 2013 71,906 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 71,906 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 69,387 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 66,355 miles

Car has sill covers so unable to fully inspect vehicle

Front brake discs pitted/corroded slightly on inner face edges

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs pitted/corroded slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2011 66,355 miles

Car has sill covers so unable to fully inspect vehicle

Front brake discs pitted/corroded slightly on inner face edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs pitted/corroded slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 59,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 May 2009 59,950 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 56,908 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2008 56,898 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2007 51,336 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 47,309 miles

noise o/s/r wheel

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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W632 RRU is a 2000 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W632 RRU, 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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W632 RRU is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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