MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,421 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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Y462 VEU is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y462 VEU, 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 Y462 VEU registered?
Y462 VEU is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 27 March 2001.
Is Y462 VEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y462 VEU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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