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Y343 PAX

2001 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,888 mi
Last recorded137,888 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 PAX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2026 137,888 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear behind O/S/F wheel. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Around Jacking Point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear behind O/S/F wheel. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Tread, 255-45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Around Jacking Point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank corroded / porous, Possible fuel leak.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Between Tread, 4mm, 235-50-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess Wear Inner Edge, 4mm, 255-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Between Tread, 5mm, 235-50-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Side Repeaters. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 136,806 miles

General Under Body Corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, 5mm, 255-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around Jacking Point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn Inner Edge, 3mm, 255-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around Jacking Point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 136,806 miles

General Under Body Corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, 5mm, 255-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around Jacking Point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn Inner Edge, 3mm, 255-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around Jacking Point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 132,395 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 129,267 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under floor

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff, slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 125,764 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 125,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 125,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly rusted over (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under floor

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly rusted over (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Jacking points corroded but not to excess, covered by sill cover

Fail 10 May 2021 125,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner sections (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly rusted over (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under floor

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly rusted over (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Jacking points corroded but not to excess, covered by sill cover

Pass 21 Mar 2020 124,673 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 122,682 miles

all four tyres showing signs of age cracking in tread

Fail 28 Jun 2019 122,682 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres showing signs of age cracking in tread

Pass 13 Jun 2018 121,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 121,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 117,838 miles

slight age cracks in front tyres

Fail 12 Jun 2017 117,838 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight age cracks in front tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2016 115,271 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 112,196 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 112,196 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 109,369 miles

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 3 Jun 2014 109,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 30 May 2013 105,009 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 101,701 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 101,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 99,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 99,552 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 97,422 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 93,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,369 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 80,044 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,664 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 72,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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Y343 PAX is a 2001 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y343 PAX, 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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Y343 PAX is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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