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RO51 AZL

2001 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,822 mi
Last recorded75,822 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 AZL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2025 75,822 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 73,038 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 71,522 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 66,608 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 63,138 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,483 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,995 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 50,275 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,826 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 40,693 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 37,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,598 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,439 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,716 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,444 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,727 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 22,068 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 18,421 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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RO51 AZL is a 2001 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AZL, 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

How do I check the history of RO51 AZL?

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What year was RO51 AZL registered?

RO51 AZL is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is RO51 AZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 AZL shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO51 AZL have outstanding finance?

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