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MV57 UOD

2007 BMW 740

Beige Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,736 mi
Last recorded133,736 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 74075,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 UOD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 133,736 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 132,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear differential corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2023 132,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear differential corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2022 130,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 127,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 125,588 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 124,046 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 114,655 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 105,911 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 105,911 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 101,355 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 101,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

wipers smearing

Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,001 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,219 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,123 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 27,211 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,173 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 27,172 miles

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

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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MV57 UOD is a 2007 BMW 740 in Beige with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 75,393 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 MV57 UOD, 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 19 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MV57 UOD registered?

MV57 UOD is a 2007 BMW 740, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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