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R40 MJY

2020 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,265 mi
Last recorded76,265 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 74038,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 MJY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 76,265 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 76,258 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2025 21,520 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 68,659 miles

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 29 Oct 2024 10,885 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 61,651 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 10,369 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 57,064 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 47,236 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 24,566 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 23,792 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 22,608 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 22,593 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2017 21,551 miles

under tray fitted

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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R40 MJY is a 2020 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R40 MJY, 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 R40 MJY registered?

R40 MJY is a 2020 BMW 740, first registered on 25 September 2020.

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