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Y758 NBL

2001 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,375 mi
Last recorded74,375 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY758 NBL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,195 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 73,631 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 73,631 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,329 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 72,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Oct 2015 71,195 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 69,229 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 69,229 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 65,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 65,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre is cut on the outer wall

O/S/R tyre is cut in several places

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 63,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre is cut on the outer wall

O/S/R tyre is cut in several places

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2011 60,461 miles

N/S/R tyre outter wall cut

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres deteriorated

front disc worn

o/s/r tyre outter wall cut

rear diff oil leak

unable to check inner and outter sills due to covers

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,461 miles

N/S/R tyre outter wall cut

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

front disc worn

o/s/r tyre outter wall cut

rear diff oil leak

unable to check inner and outter sills due to covers

Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,304 miles

under tray fitter

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2009 75,281 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

under tray fitter

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,123 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 53,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 40,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 33,237 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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Y758 NBL is a 2001 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y758 NBL, 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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Y758 NBL is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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