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KL51 NTN

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,159 mi
Last recorded34,159 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 NTN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 34,159 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 34,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 33,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 32,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 31,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 31,384 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 31,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,270 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside front tyre is cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,314 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,565 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 28,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,580 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,410 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 26,408 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,891 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,806 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,401 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,274 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 21,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,989 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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KL51 NTN is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KL51 NTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL51 NTN registered?

KL51 NTN is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is KL51 NTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 NTN shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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