MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside mirror slightly tarnished
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel tank has slight corrosion
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Slight cracking to front tyres
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s wing mirror deteriorated / n/s/r tyre 2.00mm
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y36 OWO is a 2001 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y36 OWO, 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 OWO is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 2 March 2001.
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