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K66 TTH

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,209 mi
Last recorded175,209 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 TTH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 175,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 175,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 174,368 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 174,366 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 172,985 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 167,205 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 162,555 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 153,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 147,412 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 147,399 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 130,338 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 105,642 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 105,642 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 87,860 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 72,722 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,722 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 61,726 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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K66 TTH is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K66 TTH, 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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K66 TTH is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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The MOT history for K66 TTH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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