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AYZ 272

2021 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,402 mi
Last recorded123,402 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 74036,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYZ 272
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 123,402 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Apr 2026 123,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hydrobush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower Wishbone Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2025 75,392 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 71,946 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 64,669 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 50,022 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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AYZ 272 is a 2021 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2021 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.5% with a typical mileage of 36,528 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 AYZ 272, 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 5 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYZ 272 registered?

AYZ 272 is a 2021 BMW 740, first registered on 21 June 2021.

Is AYZ 272 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYZ 272 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AYZ 272 have outstanding finance?

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