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LT51 XFN

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,422 mi
Last recorded102,422 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 XFN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 102,422 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 92,897 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 81,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2010 81,662 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,053 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,714 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,277 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,145 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,332 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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LT51 XFN is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LT51 XFN, 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 LT51 XFN registered?

LT51 XFN is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is LT51 XFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 XFN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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