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RV51 ZNE

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,669 mi
Last recorded184,669 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ZNE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 184,669 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 184,632 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 174,419 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 166,631 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 158,912 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 158,912 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 150,477 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 145,054 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 141,257 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2007 135,570 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 135,570 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 128,745 miles

fair ammount of play in n/s/r lower suspension arm knuckle.

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm joint.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 119,941 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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RV51 ZNE is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZNE, 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 RV51 ZNE registered?

RV51 ZNE is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is RV51 ZNE safe to buy?

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