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F9 RWL

2018 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,400 mi
Last recorded146,400 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 74046,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 RWL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 146,400 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 138,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear nsr alloy wheel walded repared

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 114,796 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 102,266 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,339 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 78,443 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 70,219 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,382 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 57,370 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 43,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Unit damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 43,613 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Unit damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (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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F9 RWL is a 2018 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2018 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 46,024 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 F9 RWL, 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 8 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F9 RWL registered?

F9 RWL is a 2018 BMW 740, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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