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FV17 ECC

2017 BMW 740

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,237 mi
Last recorded64,237 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 ECC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 64,237 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 54,847 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 49,942 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 44,532 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 40,794 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 37,990 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 33,798 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 25,282 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2018 17,935 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 4,832 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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FV17 ECC is a 2017 BMW 740 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FV17 ECC, 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 FV17 ECC?

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What year was FV17 ECC registered?

FV17 ECC is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is FV17 ECC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 ECC shows 10 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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