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Y36 OWO

2001 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,819 mi
Last recorded213,819 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 OWO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 213,819 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 210,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 208,139 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 208,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 205,841 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 202,515 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,690 miles

o/s wing mirror deteriorated / n/s/r tyre 2.00mm

Pass 13 Mar 2010 190,501 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 180,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2009 180,600 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 169,874 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 169,874 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 168,621 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 168,559 miles

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.

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 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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