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ExpiredMileage
137,888 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
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))
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
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
all four tyres showing signs of age cracking in tread
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all four tyres showing signs of age cracking in tread
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))
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))
slight age cracks in front tyres
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
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light indicates a fault
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light indicates a fault
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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)
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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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