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DF51 BLK

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

172,286 mi
Last recorded172,286 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 BLK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 172,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 172,144 miles

various slight corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2023 170,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 170,583 miles

various slight corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2020 170,220 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 165,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 160,906 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 160,898 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH REAR JACKING POINTS (6.1.B.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE ON THE ABSOLUTE MINIMUM LIMIT AND NEED REPLACING PROMPTLY

Pass 4 May 2017 155,308 miles

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 152,449 miles

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both n/s/ & o/s lowers sill panels have plastice over sills

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

under trays fittted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 148,757 miles

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Original test carried out by Gareth Parker 28/08/2015

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2015 147,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing low

gearbox sump weaping

metal brake pipes starting to rust

slight weap from power steering box

Pass 16 Jul 2014 141,806 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 134,040 miles

corrosion to coilsprings,subframes,suspension mounts,sills

Pass 23 Aug 2012 127,555 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 127,506 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 114,525 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 114,525 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2010 109,849 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 101,880 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2008 94,155 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2008 94,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 85,381 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 76,891 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 76,808 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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DF51 BLK is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 DF51 BLK, 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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DF51 BLK is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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