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X813 UYX

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,884 mi
Last recorded97,884 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX813 UYX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,884 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 94,917 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 91,510 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 87,934 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,273 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 84,263 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 80,795 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,263 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 77,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 72,297 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 72,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 66,883 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 66,883 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 60,962 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,062 miles

Oil leak

slight play in track rod inner joints o/s/f

sligthly play in track rod inner joints n/s/f

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,659 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 43,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cut to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,289 miles

small cut to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

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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X813 UYX is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X813 UYX, 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 X813 UYX registered?

X813 UYX is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X813 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X813 UYX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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