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RV51 ZVC

2001 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,425 mi
Last recorded183,425 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ZVC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 183,425 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 176,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front.to.rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 176,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front.to.rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 168,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 160,934 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre drag link has slight play

exhaust heatshields insecure

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

nearside rear brake calliper anti-rattle clip missing

nearside rear spring seat pad deteriorated

nearside steering idler has slight play

offside front suspension bump stop deteriorated

offside rear spring seat pad deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2012 147,243 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside handbrake reading low

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

slight play nearside steering idler

some play front suspention arms

some play steering centre drag link

Fail 14 Aug 2012 147,243 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside handbrake reading low

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

slight play nearside steering idler

some play front suspention arms

some play steering centre drag link

Pass 2 Aug 2011

handbrake reading low nearside

rear disc corroded

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

Pass 29 Jun 2010 120,211 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 115,372 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside front splash gaurd damaged

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2009 115,372 miles

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside front splash gaurd damaged

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 105,973 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 105,973 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 85,948 miles

Both front tyres worn to 2mm on edges & o/s/r worn to 3mm.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 69,683 miles

N/s/r tyre worn to 2mm.

Rear brake pads low.

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 ZVC is a 2001 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RV51 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

RV51 ZVC is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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