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RO51 AVZ

2002 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,924 mi
Last recorded120,924 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 740106,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 AVZ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 120,924 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 118,750 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 117,887 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 115,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 113,936 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 113,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 112,833 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 112,135 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 111,520 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 109,488 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 107,855 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 106,242 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 105,139 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 99,912 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 94,270 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 20 Jan 2009 89,062 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 85,668 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 81,414 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 25 Jan 2006 71,637 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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RO51 AVZ is a 2002 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 106,418 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 RO51 AVZ, 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 24 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RO51 AVZ?

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What year was RO51 AVZ registered?

RO51 AVZ is a 2002 BMW 740, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is RO51 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 AVZ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO51 AVZ have outstanding finance?

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