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RO51 OFN

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,306 mi
Last recorded167,306 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 OFN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 167,306 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 167,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 161,408 miles

Nail head showing within nearside front tyre tread.

Nearside rear outer lower suspension joint has slight play.

Offside front lower suspension (the rear of two) ball joint gaiter damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt.

Offside rear lower and upper outer suspension joints both have slight play.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 155,109 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 152,867 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 152,761 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 142,335 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 133,047 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 132,939 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 106,414 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 87,990 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 97,264 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 82,035 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,678 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT.

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC HAS LIGHT SCORING RIDGES.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 60,996 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 OFN is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFN, 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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RO51 OFN is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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