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LJ66 EWO

2017 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,516 mi
Last recorded53,516 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ66 EWO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 53,516 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 53,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 25,466 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 32,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 24,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 19,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 17,423 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 8,939 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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LJ66 EWO is a 2017 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ66 EWO, 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.

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What year was LJ66 EWO registered?

LJ66 EWO is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 10 January 2017.

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The MOT history for LJ66 EWO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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