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LF15 ADV

2015 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,788 mi
Last recorded173,788 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 74044,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF15 ADV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 173,788 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 157,516 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 150,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 125,595 miles

body damage

emissions to clean to test

front discs lipped

Fail 22 Jul 2020 124,914 miles

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

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

body damage

emissions to clean to test

front discs lipped

Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,556 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 advise replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 77,526 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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 advise replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 56,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 56,921 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced should read T8 EAR (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LF15 ADV is a 2015 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 44,782 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 LF15 ADV, 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 11 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LF15 ADV registered?

LF15 ADV is a 2015 BMW 740, first registered on 19 March 2015.

Is LF15 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF15 ADV 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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