MOT Status
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119,991 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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)
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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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