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GK17 ZDD

2017 BMW 740

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,121 mi
Last recorded74,121 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK17 ZDD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 74,121 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 69,491 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 66,813 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 66,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 55,266 miles

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 34,504 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 34,348 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 33,558 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four front to rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8 mm (275/35/20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 30,364 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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GK17 ZDD is a 2017 BMW 740 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK17 ZDD, 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

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What year was GK17 ZDD registered?

GK17 ZDD is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is GK17 ZDD safe to buy?

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