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SK51 GWO

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,443 mi
Last recorded188,443 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 GWO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 188,443 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 185,077 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake long travel

Pass 20 Jun 2023 182,101 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021
Pass 10 Jul 2020 172,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 172,221 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 172,066 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 170,984 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 170,064 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 168,342 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 166,839 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 166,508 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 163,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 161,424 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front vehcile undertray slighty damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2009 161,410 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front vehcile undertray slighty damaged

rear number plate becoming dirty

Pass 2 Oct 2008 125,416 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

engine management light on

front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

rear brake pads on limit

slight play in nearside rear top suspension arm outer bush

Fail 27 Sep 2008 125,400 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

engine management light on

front and rear number plate slightly discoloured

rear pads on limit

Fail 28 Sep 2007 98,280 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 98,280 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 59,147 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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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SK51 GWO is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SK51 GWO, 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 SK51 GWO registered?

SK51 GWO is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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