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X795 GBY

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,300 mi
Last recorded155,300 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX795 GBY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 155,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 144,069 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 139,821 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 139,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 136,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 23 Dec 2011 130,099 miles

BOTH front inner steering arms have slight play

Engine Management Light on

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front anti-roll bar link rubber boot split

offside wing mirror housing missing

Fail 23 Dec 2011 130,099 miles

BOTH front inner steering arms have slight play

Engine Management Light on

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front anti-roll bar link rubber boot split

offside wing mirror housing missing

Fail 31 Dec 2010 123,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 123,612 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 116,124 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 108,442 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 101,301 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 93,065 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 79,706 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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X795 GBY is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X795 GBY, 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 X795 GBY registered?

X795 GBY is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X795 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X795 GBY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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