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Y652 BPC

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,451 mi
Last recorded119,451 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY652 BPC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 119,451 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 119,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 119,370 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

Offside Rear Tyre valve deteriorating

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 118,145 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 118,141 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 116,551 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 116,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 113,000 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 7 Sep 2011 107,003 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 102,682 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 98,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 92,994 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 89,284 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 84,679 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 72,687 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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Y652 BPC is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y652 BPC, 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 Y652 BPC registered?

Y652 BPC is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y652 BPC safe to buy?

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