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X457 WJO

2001 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

163,334 mi
Last recorded163,334 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX457 WJO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 163,334 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 163,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 158,028 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear between fuel tank and inner sill. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 157,691 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated temperamental to open bonnet (3.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, cracked/aged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 157,685 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted, no real beam pattern (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated temperamental to open bonnet (3.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, cracked/aged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 154,882 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 154,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 153,591 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill\jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 150,160 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 150,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 143,727 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 137,172 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 129,176 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 126,651 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 123,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 118,583 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 113,003 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2011 112,993 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 106,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2009 93,644 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 93,644 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 82,669 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 72,884 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 72,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre only 3mm and wearing low on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,397 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 61,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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X457 WJO is a 2001 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X457 WJO, 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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X457 WJO is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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