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Y59 YYW

2001 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,100 mi
Last recorded184,100 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 YYW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 184,100 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 180,189 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 180,186 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 180,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 173,607 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 173,558 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 163,361 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 163,361 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 161,633 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 159,056 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play lift (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush( rear most track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 154,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch moulding loose

Pass 9 Jun 2014 146,059 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 145,998 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 141,798 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 137,842 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 137,804 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 134,566 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 125,862 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 108,234 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 108,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 93,748 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 73,203 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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Y59 YYW is a 2001 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y59 YYW, 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 Y59 YYW registered?

Y59 YYW is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y59 YYW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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