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LM17 BVL

2017 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,107 mi
Last recorded25,107 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM17 BVL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 25,107 miles

Offside headlamp slight condensation

Pass 24 Mar 2025 24,903 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 23,475 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 21,117 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 18,143 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 15,174 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 12,283 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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LM17 BVL 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM17 BVL, 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 LM17 BVL registered?

LM17 BVL is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is LM17 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM17 BVL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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