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X599 YEH

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,363 mi
Last recorded131,363 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX599 YEH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 131,363 miles

all tyres close to limit

Pass 7 Mar 2014 130,137 miles

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

both tront tyres wearing on edges

front discs corroding inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 124,283 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 118,936 miles

both rear tyres low

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r top arm slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2011 113,796 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 111,475 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Dec 2008 108,721 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

very slight play in near side front rack arm

Pass 12 Dec 2007 105,308 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 98,029 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 91,433 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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X599 YEH is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X599 YEH, 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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X599 YEH is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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