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SA18 DDK

2018 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,484 mi
Last recorded105,484 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 74046,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA18 DDK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 105,484 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 104,282 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 104,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 98,478 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 88,623 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 53,245 miles

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

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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SA18 DDK is a 2018 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SA18 DDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA18 DDK registered?

SA18 DDK is a 2018 BMW 740, first registered on 17 March 2018.

Is SA18 DDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA18 DDK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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