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RO51 BFZ

2001 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,618 mi
Last recorded145,618 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 145,618 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 145,534 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 145,252 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 140,006 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017
Pass 25 Feb 2016 131,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake just passed 16%

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 131,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn edge

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 125,864 miles

Front mud guard insecure

N/S/F Tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 125,864 miles

Front mud guard insecure

N/S/F Tyre has a cut on the outer wall

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 124,109 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 124,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 117,947 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 117,944 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 109,836 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 101,145 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 101,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 83,608 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 81,520 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 BFZ 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 72.2%.

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 RO51 BFZ, 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 RO51 BFZ registered?

RO51 BFZ is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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