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V8 MYV

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,096 mi
Last recorded94,096 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MYV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 94,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2023 94,065 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 92,002 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 84,768 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH COVER (LOOSE) TOUCHING ON LOCK

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 80,308 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 77,238 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 77,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 73,821 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 73,821 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,651 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 70,651 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,175 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 67,175 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,057 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,096 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 57,096 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,748 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,092 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 43,016 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,841 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 36,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 32,145 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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V8 MYV is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V8 MYV, 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 V8 MYV registered?

V8 MYV is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is V8 MYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 MYV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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