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MW17 BHX

2017 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,494 mi
Last recorded68,494 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW17 BHX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 68,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 60,925 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2024 60,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2023 47,237 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2023 47,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn signs of oil weeping as well (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2022 34,605 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 23,821 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Dec 2020 13,791 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 11,000 miles
Pass 8 May 2020

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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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MW17 BHX is a 2017 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW17 BHX, 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 MW17 BHX registered?

MW17 BHX is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 16 May 2017.

Is MW17 BHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW17 BHX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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