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P666 CAV

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,134 mi
Last recorded94,134 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 CAV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,390cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 94,134 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 94,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,885 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 93,514 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 92,887 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 91,842 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 91,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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P666 CAV is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P666 CAV, 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 P666 CAV registered?

P666 CAV is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is P666 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P666 CAV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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