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J9 AJL

2017 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,636 mi
Last recorded25,636 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 AJL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 25,636 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 25,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 23,318 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 21,361 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 18,666 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 16,247 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 13,147 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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J9 AJL is a 2017 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J9 AJL, 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 J9 AJL registered?

J9 AJL is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 25 November 2017.

Is J9 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 AJL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J9 AJL have outstanding finance?

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