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RE51 RNU

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,739 mi
Last recorded86,739 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 RNU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 86,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 85,797 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 85,797 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 83,565 miles

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

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

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

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

engine under trays missing

gearbox sump pan corroded

headlamp a juster control unit not conectected to lower suspension arm

vehicle running on non standard suspension

Fail 13 Dec 2023 83,565 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

engine under trays missing

gearbox sump pan corroded

headlamp a juster control unit not conectected to lower suspension arm

vehicle running on non standard suspension

Pass 21 Oct 2022 79,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear lines, some around clips and at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear ends of sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,730 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,509 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,698 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 73,851 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 72,778 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 68,403 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2014 68,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Engine management light on.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,701 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,545 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 48,190 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,478 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 40,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 33,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,141 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,589 miles

nearside front inner wing sheild damaged and insecure!

offside front inner wing shield damaged underneth!

Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,272 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 25,272 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,156 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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RE51 RNU is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RE51 RNU, 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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RE51 RNU is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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