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SB17 WZS

2017 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,787 mi
Last recorded58,787 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB17 WZS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 58,787 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 45,038 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 25,261 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 25,258 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 22,160 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 22,153 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 19,459 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 17,860 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2020 17,826 miles

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 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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SB17 WZS is a 2017 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB17 WZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB17 WZS registered?

SB17 WZS is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is SB17 WZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB17 WZS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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