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W636 GYX

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,403 mi
Last recorded113,403 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW636 GYX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 113,403 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 113,401 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 111,070 miles

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

engine fault lamp is on

offside mirror glass discoloured

Fail 9 Oct 2010 111,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine fault lamp is on

offside mirror glass discoloured

Pass 28 Oct 2009 101,668 miles

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)

engine fault light on

Pass 11 Oct 2008 97,593 miles

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)

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Oct 2008 97,593 miles

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

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)

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2007 90,296 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread/perished

radiator coolent fan couling loose/movement on radaitor not surcured on bottom ect

Fail 15 Aug 2007 90,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 16 Aug 2006 77,196 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 74,541 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 74,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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W636 GYX is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W636 GYX, 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 W636 GYX registered?

W636 GYX is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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