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LJ17 JXV

2017 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,800 mi
Last recorded51,800 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ17 JXV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 51,800 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2025 46,542 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 41,541 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 35,905 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 28,929 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 21,926 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 21,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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LJ17 JXV is a 2017 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol 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 LJ17 JXV, 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 LJ17 JXV registered?

LJ17 JXV is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 2017.

Is LJ17 JXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ17 JXV 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.

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