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SZ 1870

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

84,782 mi
Last recorded84,782 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSZ 1870
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 84,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Forward arm of the two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 82,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 81,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 81,100 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 76,314 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,009 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,423 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,353 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,599 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,790 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,938 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,429 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,589 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)

park brake service

Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,962 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,473 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,972 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 33,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 28,923 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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SZ 1870 is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SZ 1870, 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 SZ 1870 registered?

SZ 1870 is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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