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Y867 OBL

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,991 mi
Last recorded119,991 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY867 OBL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 119,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Wear Markers. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 165,665 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 165,629 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Handbrake release pull not operating and has been glued (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Rear silencers missing (8.1.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Full undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Oversills fitted NOT allowing full inspection of sill panels

Pass 18 Oct 2023 160,243 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 160,243 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear Inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2015 157,197 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE both front tyres wearing very low on edges + perishing, replace ASAP

STRONGLY ADVISE both rear brake hoses deteriorating, replace ASAP

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

check parking brake adjustment and operation

o/s number plate lamp dim

Fail 20 Jul 2015 157,197 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s and n/s front tyres worn very low on edges and perishing, replace ASAP

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

check parking brake adjustment and operation

o/s rear number plate lamp dim

rear brake hoses deteriorating, replace ASAP

Pass 14 May 2014 153,213 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2013 149,221 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 145,020 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 145,020 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2011 140,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2011 140,360 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 136,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 131,600 miles

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

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

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 slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2008 127,127 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 126,675 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 117,765 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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Y867 OBL is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y867 OBL, 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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Y867 OBL is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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