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J4 PCV

2017 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,863 mi
Last recorded62,863 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 PCV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 62,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 46,651 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 29,108 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 23,603 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 17,802 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 12,044 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 7,367 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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J4 PCV is a 2017 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J4 PCV, 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 J4 PCV registered?

J4 PCV is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 5 January 2017.

Is J4 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 PCV shows 7 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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