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R740 BMW

2017 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,354 mi
Last recorded38,354 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR740 BMW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 38,354 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 34,886 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2023 31,527 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 26,796 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 22,275 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 22,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 19,365 miles
Pass 17 Apr 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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R740 BMW is a 2017 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R740 BMW, 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 R740 BMW registered?

R740 BMW is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is R740 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R740 BMW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R740 BMW have outstanding finance?

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