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RO51 AAU

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,190 mi
Last recorded142,190 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 AAU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 142,190 miles

Central Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm

Pass 9 Jan 2020 141,146 miles

Central Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 140,747 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 140,631 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 137,174 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 132,845 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r and n/sr brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 125,188 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 117,760 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 11,093 miles

air bag light on

front brake pads low

Fail 15 May 2012 110,069 miles

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

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

air bag light on

front brake pads low

Pass 26 May 2011 99,989 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 88,795 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 88,783 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,009 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 68,819 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 68,819 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 56,335 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 44,892 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 44,892 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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RO51 AAU is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RO51 AAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO51 AAU registered?

RO51 AAU is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is RO51 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 AAU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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