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Y553 ACK

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,053 mi
Last recorded192,053 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 ACK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2012 192,053 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 155,757 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 125,823 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2009 117,070 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 107,045 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 96,833 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 82,346 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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Y553 ACK is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y553 ACK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y553 ACK registered?

Y553 ACK is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y553 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y553 ACK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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