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X252 JTF

2001 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,756 mi
Last recorded104,756 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 JTF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 104,756 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 88,323 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 76,940 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 76,923 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 76,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front mudflap insecure

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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X252 JTF is a 2001 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X252 JTF, 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 X252 JTF registered?

X252 JTF is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X252 JTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X252 JTF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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