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Y76 ULD

2001 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,423 mi
Last recorded140,423 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 ULD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 140,423 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 140,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 131,474 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and the nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2012 123,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 123,946 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 114,345 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 108,482 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 108,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

The O/S/F tyre is right on the limit for wear.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 101,336 miles

Both the front tyres are slightly starting to wear on the outer sections. Slight cuts in the tyres and nail in the N/S/R tyre.

Both the rear indicator bulbs are slightly starting to shine white.

The O/S/F windscreen washer requires slight adjustment.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 101,336 miles

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

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

Both the front tyres are slightly starting to wear on the outer sections. Slight cuts in the tyres and nail in the N/S/R tyre.

Both the rear indicator bulbs are slightly starting to shine white.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The O/S/F windscreen washer requires slight adjustment.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 96,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 May 2007 86,724 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 86,724 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 80,367 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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Y76 ULD is a 2001 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y76 ULD, 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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Y76 ULD is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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