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R700 XEC

2019 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,763 mi
Last recorded179,763 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 74041,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 XEC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 179,763 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2026 179,018 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 179,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 170,572 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 170,571 miles

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe lock nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted has bad damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 170,371 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint likely to become detached U J loose at steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected has bolt missing from caliper carrier (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted has bad damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 170,225 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working drl (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit broken but no white light to rear

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 150,567 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 150,566 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2022 128,480 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 111,543 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 94,083 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 45,809 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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R700 XEC is a 2019 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2019 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 41,135 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 R700 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 7 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R700 XEC is a 2019 BMW 740, first registered on 13 March 2019.

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