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LUI 3040

2001 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

138,590 mi
Last recorded138,590 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 3040
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 138,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 132,744 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 123,780 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 123,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 123,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 112,521 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 112,045 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 112,037 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,712 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 106,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 101,745 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 101,745 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Fuel tank leaking pipe area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded at bottom of sping (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 95,124 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 95,124 miles

Additional braking device obviously defective warning light on foot/handbrake lever (1.1.19 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking reservoir& pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,085 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 85,085 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,602 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 75,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 75,053 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,130 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,767 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,722 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,913 miles

All brake discs corroding.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,788 miles

brake discs rusty

n/s/r tyre bald on edge and further wear on the edge could result in it becoming illegal

o/s/r tyre just bald on edge

Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,146 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,313 miles

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

sill and covers fitted under car

Fail 27 Jun 2008 50,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sill and covers fitted under car

Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,523 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 44,055 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)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 44,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,343 miles

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

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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LUI 3040 is a 2001 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 LUI 3040, 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 LUI 3040 registered?

LUI 3040 is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is LUI 3040 safe to buy?

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