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W7 PKP

2001 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

190,920 mi
Last recorded190,920 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 PKP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 190,920 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 190,355 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 176,025 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 175,859 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 175,851 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 173,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 28 Sep 2013 172,535 miles

n/s/f steering idler slight play

rear exhaust mount breaking

Pass 7 Apr 2011 168,419 miles

all brake disc's have slight rusting

both front tyres running off on outer edges

n/s/r tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Fail 24 Mar 2011 168,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake disc's have slight rusting

both front tyres running off on outer edges

n/s/r tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

ocondensation in o/s/f lamp unit

Pass 13 Feb 2010 167,130 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 160,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,153 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 125,044 miles

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

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

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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W7 PKP is a 2001 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W7 PKP, 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 W7 PKP registered?

W7 PKP is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is W7 PKP safe to buy?

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