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Y153 KNP

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,380 mi
Last recorded85,380 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 KNP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 85,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 84,998 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 83,327 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 80,019 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 80,019 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,397 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 76,395 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2018 175,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 171,203 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 160,203 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes

engine light on

fuel pipes corroded

offside door mirror casing damaged

offside front tyre worn outer edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 160,197 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing lower arm pivot chalk mark advise slight wear (2.4.G.2)

engine management light stays on indicating a fault

Pass 6 Aug 2015 156,778 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 156,778 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 156,753 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 146,348 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2012 146,348 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 135,470 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 125,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 119,531 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 109,794 miles

freeplay o/s/r top suspension arm

front brake pads on approx 4mm

Pass 8 May 2006 91,528 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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Y153 KNP 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 71.4%.

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 Y153 KNP, 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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Y153 KNP is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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