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X343 DRD

2001 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,366 mi
Last recorded214,366 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 DRD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2016 214,366 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion passengers front door (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately supported to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn close to limit and wearing very unevenly

both heatshields above back boxes insecure

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs very worn corroded and lipped

fuel pipes corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake pads getting low

bad oil leak,dripping on to exhaust manaifold

Pass 18 Feb 2015 206,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sideskirts fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 16 Feb 2015 206,363 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sideskirts fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 10 Feb 2014 205,711 miles

Advise rear brake check as parking brake noisey when applied

Exhaust heatsheilds loose

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 205,703 miles

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

Exhaust heatsheilds loose

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Advise rear brake check as parking brake noisey when applied

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 202,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

offside rear no plate lamp deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2013 202,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

offside rear no plate lamp deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 197,449 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear no plate lamp deteriorated [bulb]

Fail 16 Feb 2012 197,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear no plate lamp deteriorated [bulb]

Pass 22 Dec 2010 189,939 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 189,939 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 172,784 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 154,484 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 134,274 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 116,108 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 100,386 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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X343 DRD is a 2001 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X343 DRD, 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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X343 DRD is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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