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J88 NBS

2019 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,320 mi
Last recorded42,320 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW 74041,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 NBS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 42,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner alloy welded

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 41,666 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 41,579 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 41,579 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 35,620 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 35,619 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 29,015 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 25,992 miles

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))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 25,992 miles

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

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

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))

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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J88 NBS is a 2019 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2019 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 41,135 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 J88 NBS, 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 7 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J88 NBS registered?

J88 NBS is a 2019 BMW 740, first registered on 15 February 2019.

Is J88 NBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 NBS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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