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DY51 XHC

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,109 mi
Last recorded218,109 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 XHC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 218,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both heatshields above back boxes insecure

front brake pads low

windscreen cracked but not in zone A

Fail 27 Feb 2015 218,109 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both heatshields above back boxes insecure

front brake pads low

windscreen cracked but not in zone A

Pass 24 Feb 2014 212,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heatsheilds loose

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

Headlamp cleaning device removed at time of test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Noise when brakes applied, advise full brake check

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Feb 2014 212,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heatsheild loose

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

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

Noise when brakes applied

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 203,802 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 193,477 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 193,475 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 174,170 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 156,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 134,109 miles

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

slight play at offside rear wheel

Pass 14 Dec 2007 113,571 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 99,735 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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DY51 XHC is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY51 XHC, 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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What year was DY51 XHC registered?

DY51 XHC is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is DY51 XHC safe to buy?

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