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VE51 YJU

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,648 mi
Last recorded118,648 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 YJU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 May 2011 118,648 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 111,177 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 105,747 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 96,792 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 87,843 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 81,569 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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VE51 YJU is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE51 YJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE51 YJU?

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What year was VE51 YJU registered?

VE51 YJU is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is VE51 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 YJU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE51 YJU have outstanding finance?

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