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Y496 SRD

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 SRD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025

Minor Engine oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 153,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Minor Engine oil leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 152,103 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 150,142 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

pad light on pads ok

Fail 23 Feb 2023 150,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

pad light on pads ok

Pass 30 Jun 2020
Fail 30 Jun 2020

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 May 2018 134,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 127,667 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 119,743 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low on inner edges (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front tyre treads wearing low on outer edges

nearside rear tyre tread close to limit

offside rear tyre tread ON limit

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside effort low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 May 2015 110,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in both rear most suspension arm bushes

Fail 12 May 2015 110,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Large oil leak

Long parking brake travel

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in both rear most suspension arm bushes

Pass 20 May 2014 101,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 98,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 94,946 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,057 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 86,336 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 81,094 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 76,299 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front no.plate partially unstuck.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 69,652 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 69,615 miles

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

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

both rear upper suspension arms - ball joints need checking once wishbone pins / bearings replaced.

front & rear brake discs slightly worn and brake pads appear low

Pass 22 Jun 2006 60,430 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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Y496 SRD is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y496 SRD, 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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Y496 SRD is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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