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Y72 BPH

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,533 mi
Last recorded161,533 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 BPH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 161,533 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 154,696 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 149,140 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 149,037 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 144,439 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 138,257 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 132,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 125,164 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 114,987 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 77,942 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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Y72 BPH is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y72 BPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y72 BPH registered?

Y72 BPH is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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