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53 MS

2020 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,519 mi
Last recorded11,519 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 74038,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 MS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 11,519 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 11,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 10,310 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 8,157 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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53 MS is a 2020 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 53 MS, 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 53 MS registered?

53 MS is a 2020 BMW 740, first registered on 29 September 2020.

Is 53 MS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 53 MS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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