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MT51 YHN

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,279 mi
Last recorded132,279 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 YHN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 132,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 131,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner joint has slight play

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 131,266 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 129,068 miles

both front tyres cracked and worn off on edges of tread

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2012 128,064 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perishing

slight wear in n earside front anti roll bar link

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 13 Apr 2012 127,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn low on edges.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside front shock absorber bellows insecure.

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread. No cords exposed.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 126,863 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 121,895 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 108,018 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 89,466 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 80,719 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2005 70,752 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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MT51 YHN is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MT51 YHN, 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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MT51 YHN is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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