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Y57 YBD

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,823 mi
Last recorded111,823 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 YBD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 111,823 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 110,700 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 110,635 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 107,931 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 103,987 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 101,557 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 99,791 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 99,554 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,161 miles

engine management light is on

front brake discs showing signs of wear

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2016 98,161 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light is on

front brake discs showing signs of wear

oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 95,994 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 91,507 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,145 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 82,355 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 82,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 73,077 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,216 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 63,830 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,849 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 52,327 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 48,959 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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Y57 YBD is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y57 YBD, 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 Y57 YBD registered?

Y57 YBD is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y57 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y57 YBD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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