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Y763 STR

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,523 mi
Last recorded162,523 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY763 STR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 162,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn

nearside front washer has one jet not working

offside rear tyre bald on the edges

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2016 161,813 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nail in nsf tyre and wearing low on outter edge

osr tyre perrished

Pass 16 Jun 2015 161,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 161,079 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 160,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 159,430 miles

both rear tyres have cracks on inner centre and outer breadth but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2013 159,399 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres have cracks on inner centre and outer breadth but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2012 157,988 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 156,579 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 155,362 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 154,149 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 151,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 143,441 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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Y763 STR is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y763 STR, 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 Y763 STR registered?

Y763 STR is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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