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MM51 UYT

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,141 mi
Last recorded105,141 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 UYT
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 105,141 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 100,538 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 99,633 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 98,916 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)

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

nearside front tyre split on outer wall (not down to cords)

oil leaking from engine

power steering showed signs of leaking at reservoir

Pass 10 Mar 2009 93,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 93,649 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 86,983 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 86,964 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

v rated 4x4 tyres fitted to rear instead of w rated

Pass 2 Feb 2007 79,068 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Power steering pipes and pump damp

Slight play in offside and nearside rear lower outer suspension bushes

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Feb 2007 79,068 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Power steering pipes and pump damp

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Slight play in offside and nearside rear lower outer suspension bushes

Spare tyre defective

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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MM51 UYT is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MM51 UYT, 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 MM51 UYT registered?

MM51 UYT is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is MM51 UYT safe to buy?

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