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GV68 LME

2018 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,825 mi
Last recorded130,825 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 74046,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV68 LME
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 130,825 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 114,298 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 114,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 81,211 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 79,848 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 75,719 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 62,194 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 52,821 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 37,528 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 35,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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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GV68 LME is a 2018 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 2018 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 46,024 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 GV68 LME, 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 GV68 LME registered?

GV68 LME is a 2018 BMW 740, first registered on 6 December 2018.

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