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Y378 ODV

2001 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,402 mi
Last recorded94,402 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 ODV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 94,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 92,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 92,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 92,079 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 90,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear most) arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 89,697 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 88,479 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 86,069 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 83,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,238 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 74,772 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 72,327 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 72,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,525 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 69,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,528 miles

srs light not illuminating.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 64,528 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,496 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 59,670 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,914 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres on the 2mm wear bars

Pass 24 Jul 2010 50,066 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,613 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,746 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,070 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 31,272 miles

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 ODV is a 2001 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

Y378 ODV is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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