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P7 MEV

2018 BMW 740

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,046 mi
Last recorded36,046 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 74046,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 MEV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 36,046 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 33,904 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 29,410 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 31 Jul 2024 29,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 30 May 2024 48,778 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 24,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 44,574 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 38,723 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 17,832 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 12,990 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 31,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 26,089 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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P7 MEV is a 2018 BMW 740 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 46,024 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 P7 MEV, 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 8 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P7 MEV registered?

P7 MEV is a 2018 BMW 740, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is P7 MEV safe to buy?

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