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RO51 NDK

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

133,246 mi
Last recorded133,246 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 133,246 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 132,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 132,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 131,192 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 131,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 129,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 127,003 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 123,264 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 117,474 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 113,177 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 109,510 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 109,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 102,399 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 98,267 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,157 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 90,924 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 10 Apr 2013 90,920 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 85,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,461 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,412 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 72,409 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 65,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 55,241 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,683 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,759 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 43,759 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NDK is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NDK, 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 NDK registered?

RO51 NDK is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RO51 NDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 NDK shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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