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WR51 CWL

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,749 mi
Last recorded81,749 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 CWL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 81,749 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 81,201 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 80,863 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 80,863 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 80,846 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 80,760 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 80,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 78,410 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 77,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 74,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 72,224 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 106,354 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,458 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 62,054 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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WR51 CWL is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WR51 CWL, 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

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What year was WR51 CWL registered?

WR51 CWL is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is WR51 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 CWL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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