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Y378 LCS

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,639 mi
Last recorded101,639 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 LCS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 101,639 miles

covers fitted to under body

Pass 10 Nov 2010 98,447 miles

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

front and rear brake discs pitted and warn

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

smell of petrol around fuel tank but no leaks detected

Pass 13 Jul 2009 93,201 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 86,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 74,474 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 74,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2006 61,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 52,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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Y378 LCS is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y378 LCS, 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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What year was Y378 LCS registered?

Y378 LCS is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y378 LCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y378 LCS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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