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AP51 HNZ

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,100 mi
Last recorded76,100 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 HNZ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,100 miles

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

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

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

brake pandel creeps down pressure

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside tank damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2014 76,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pandel creeps down under pressure

creeps down under pressure

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside rear tank damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,974 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,361 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,261 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

o/s/r fuel tank distorted

Fail 14 Jun 2011 61,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,845 miles

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

fuel tank damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2010 50,845 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel tank damaged

Pass 30 May 2009 44,610 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 44,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 38,468 miles

o/s front inner brake pad worn close to legal limit whilst outer pad has more

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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AP51 HNZ is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 102,682 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 AP51 HNZ, 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 25 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP51 HNZ is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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