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W632 URP

2000 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,096 mi
Last recorded182,096 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 182,096 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 182,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 175,683 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 175,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi fipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 170,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 170,461 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 162,598 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Aug 2016 162,598 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly warning light remains on (3.3.D.3a)

Direction indicators incorrect colour all faded (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jul 2015 155,576 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres show signs of wear on inner edges

nearside rear seatbelt locking mechanism faulty

Pass 4 Mar 2014 143,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 143,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2013 137,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak from engine area

Fail 10 May 2013 137,239 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 16 Jun 2012 129,767 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses beginning to deteriorate

fuel tank weeping from inlet

oil leak from engine area

Pass 12 May 2011 118,765 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 10,004 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 105,582 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 100,248 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 95,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 88,832 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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W632 URP is a 2000 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W632 URP, 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 URP is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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