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Y546 OBL

2001 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,599 mi
Last recorded160,599 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 OBL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 160,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

intermittent fault with offside front headlight

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 23 Dec 2016 160,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

intermittent fault with offside front headlight

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 14 Nov 2016 160,201 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 150,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on inner edge 235/50x18 (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre starting to crack inbetween tread 255/45x18

oil leaks

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 150,924 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on inner edge 235/50x18 (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre starting to crack inbetween tread 255/45x18

oil leaks

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2015 149,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 139,114 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 134,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 127,959 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 127,957 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 120,121 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

advise slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Jan 2010 112,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 101,848 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 90,355 miles

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

Oil leak

wipers starting to smear slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2007 82,699 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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Y546 OBL is a 2001 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y546 OBL, 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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Y546 OBL is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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