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Y709 OBL

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,436 mi
Last recorded47,436 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 OBL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 47,436 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 44,111 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 43,599 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 43,445 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 42,831 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 39,793 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,713 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,929 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,270 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 33,270 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 32,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,206 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,491 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,886 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,425 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,272 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,963 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,055 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 19,393 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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Y709 OBL is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y709 OBL, 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 Y709 OBL registered?

Y709 OBL is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y709 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y709 OBL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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