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RV51 ZKY

2001 BMW 740

Silver Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,942 mi
Last recorded166,942 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ZKY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 166,942 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 165,134 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 165,134 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both misted (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

General Under-Body Corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays and Engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 155,530 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 118,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 141,673 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 135,360 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 128,107 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 118,634 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 98,888 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 78,767 miles

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

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

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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RV51 ZKY is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RV51 ZKY, 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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RV51 ZKY is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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