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2001 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

199,856 mi
Last recorded199,856 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 BPG
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 199,856 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 199,148 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 195,677 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 193,816 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 188,234 miles

Deep gouge in nearside front tyre inner side wall, no cords exposed requires attention

Pass 27 Jan 2016 180,225 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 180,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 176,992 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 176,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 172,126 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 160,628 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 160,605 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 114,413 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 100,485 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic insert on nearside front wing loose

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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Y36 BPG is a 2001 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y36 BPG, 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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Y36 BPG is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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