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Y282 EPR

2001 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,555 mi
Last recorded195,555 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY282 EPR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 195,555 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 191,717 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 190,002 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 186,895 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 184,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 180,953 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside windscreen wiper blade worn

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 180,953 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside windscreen wiper blade worn

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 179,621 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 179,609 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 179,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 178,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 176,805 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 174,013 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 170,277 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 166,113 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 161,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 156,953 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 151,099 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 147,048 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 141,376 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 141,376 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

1, bonnet difficult to open. †2, osr tyre worn badly, flat and close to cords in inner and outer sidewalls. †3,both front tyres wearing badly on outer edges.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 125,276 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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Y282 EPR is a 2001 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y282 EPR, 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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Y282 EPR is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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