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RY51 TVO

2002 BMW 740

Silver Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

200,802 mi
Last recorded200,802 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 740106,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 TVO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 200,802 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both inner sills corroded

Chassis/subframes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2022 197,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 195,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 195,966 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 193,602 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 191,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 May 2017

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

Oil leak front of engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2017

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak front of engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 188,884 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 188,798 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 188,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 177,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

water leak

Pass 29 May 2012 155,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 125,053 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 120,647 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 113,711 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 5 Feb 2008 105,111 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 95,558 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 80,765 miles

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

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

water leak from engine

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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RY51 TVO is a 2002 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2002 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 106,418 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 RY51 TVO, 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 24 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY51 TVO registered?

RY51 TVO is a 2002 BMW 740, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is RY51 TVO safe to buy?

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