2001 BMW 740 4.4L Petrol · Y146 AYY
2001 BMW 740 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 29/06/2001. Recorded mileage 232,415 miles. MOT valid until 26/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 740
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 4398cc
Y146 AYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 232,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Y146 AYY Mileage History
- 21/06/2022201,820 mi
- 15/07/2023211,108 mi+9,288 mi
- 16/07/2024220,796 mi+9,688 mi
- 25/07/2024220,840 mi+44 mi
- 27/10/2025232,415 mi+11,575 mi
Average of roughly 9,128 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y146 AYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 740 (Y146 AYY) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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