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E13 MEK

2017 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,502 mi
Last recorded79,502 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 MEK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 79,502 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2026 79,336 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 74,441 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 66,190 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 55,348 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 46,104 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 38,656 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 28,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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E13 MEK is a 2017 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 49,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E13 MEK, 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 9 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E13 MEK registered?

E13 MEK is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is E13 MEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E13 MEK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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