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J999 LMJ

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,647 mi
Last recorded124,647 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 LMJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2016 124,647 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked off side front d bush mount (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 122,856 miles

Oil leak

off side front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Feb 2015 122,782 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end 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)

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

Oil leak

off side front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 116,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 109,035 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 101,978 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 98,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 94,953 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 90,979 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 86,941 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 83,067 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 76,987 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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J999 LMJ 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 83.3%.

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 J999 LMJ, 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 J999 LMJ registered?

J999 LMJ is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is J999 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 LMJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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