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42 WP

2020 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,234 mi
Last recorded57,234 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 74038,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 WP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 57,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 57,234 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 49,888 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 39,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

Pass 22 May 2023 26,814 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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42 WP is a 2020 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 38,819 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 42 WP, 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 6 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 42 WP registered?

42 WP is a 2020 BMW 740, first registered on 19 June 2020.

Is 42 WP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 WP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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