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OW51 JYK

2001 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,080 mi
Last recorded140,080 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 JYK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 140,080 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive signs on undersheilds (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 140,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive signs on undersheilds (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 138,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 136,939 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 134,932 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 132,086 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2015 130,022 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 129,259 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 124,330 miles

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

Nearside Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 118,063 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 116,617 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 109,738 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 109,738 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 107,904 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 100,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 83,359 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 83,200 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 69,723 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 69,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 52,933 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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OW51 JYK is a 2001 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW51 JYK, 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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OW51 JYK is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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