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X659 YFA

2000 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,348 mi
Last recorded123,348 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 740106,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX659 YFA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 123,348 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016

hand brake warning lamp on

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2015
Fail 26 Oct 2015

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013
Fail 30 Sep 2013

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 106,744 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 106,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 101,056 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 100,164 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 100,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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X659 YFA is a 2000 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X659 YFA, 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 X659 YFA registered?

X659 YFA is a 2000 BMW 740, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X659 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X659 YFA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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