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LY56 NDR

2017 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,543 mi
Last recorded38,543 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 NDR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 38,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 35,780 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 33,591 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2023 32,676 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 32,531 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 27,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing on edge

Fail 25 Mar 2022 27,996 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing on edge

Pass 25 Mar 2021 22,927 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 22,924 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked also inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers starting to leave water marks still clears screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 19,184 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 19,184 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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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LY56 NDR is a 2017 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY56 NDR, 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 LY56 NDR registered?

LY56 NDR is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is LY56 NDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY56 NDR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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