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Y458 RBL

2001 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,172 mi
Last recorded135,172 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY458 RBL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 135,172 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 135,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 126,614 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 126,612 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2009 114,245 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 114,245 miles

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jul 2008 102,637 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 102,637 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 91,319 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 74,503 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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Y458 RBL is a 2001 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y458 RBL, 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 Y458 RBL registered?

Y458 RBL is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y458 RBL safe to buy?

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