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X824 NJB

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,905 mi
Last recorded97,905 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX824 NJB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,905 miles

mileage hard to read

Fail 5 Aug 2016 97,880 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint along chassis (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

mileage hard to read

Pass 12 Aug 2015 94,097 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 94,038 miles

Centre Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idle gear (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,710 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 90,701 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 88,021 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 Jul 2013 88,003 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Jul 2012 86,746 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 13 Jul 2012 86,721 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,950 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Fail 23 Jun 2011 79,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,742 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 71,686 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,907 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,042 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

o/s/f door mirror glass water damage

Fail 31 May 2008 61,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

o/s/f door mirror glass water damage

Pass 30 May 2007 54,215 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 54,192 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 51,079 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 81,493 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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X824 NJB is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X824 NJB, 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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What year was X824 NJB registered?

X824 NJB is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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