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Y706 BPL

2001 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,407 mi
Last recorded153,407 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 BPL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 153,407 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 141,364 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 141,364 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 128,060 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.various bushes worn.various minor oil leaks.no plate lamps dull.rear no plate poor.rear tyres worn.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 128,060 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.various bushes worn.various minor oil leaks.no plate lamps dull.rear no plate poor.rear tyres worn.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 112,526 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various components corroding.various bushes worn.no plate lamps dull.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,934 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 37,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,653 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 81,734 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,736 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 65,866 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 57,879 miles

Slight play/knocking within steering linkage.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 49,702 miles

Play in nearside rear,rear lower suspension ball joint and rear upper rear arm.

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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Y706 BPL is a 2001 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y706 BPL, 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 Y706 BPL registered?

Y706 BPL is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y706 BPL safe to buy?

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