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ES11 MEL

2017 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,153 mi
Last recorded95,153 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES11 MEL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 95,153 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 86,290 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 76,638 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 65,201 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 65,188 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front signs of grease not obvious split

Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,954 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 51,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 46,677 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 30,125 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020

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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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ES11 MEL is a 2017 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 ES11 MEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ES11 MEL?

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What year was ES11 MEL registered?

ES11 MEL is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is ES11 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES11 MEL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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