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P18 XEC

2020 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,584 mi
Last recorded116,584 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 74038,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 XEC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 116,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 116,584 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 108,237 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 108,041 miles

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

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 69,124 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 34,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 8,443 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 8,421 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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P18 XEC is a 2020 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 38,819 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 P18 XEC, 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 6 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P18 XEC registered?

P18 XEC is a 2020 BMW 740, first registered on 29 September 2020.

Is P18 XEC safe to buy?

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