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SF17 SOZ

2017 BMW 740

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,470 mi
Last recorded58,470 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF17 SOZ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 58,470 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 58,457 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 52,450 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 46,445 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 39,584 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 29,974 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 24,989 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 20,238 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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SF17 SOZ is a 2017 BMW 740 in White 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 SF17 SOZ, 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

How do I check the history of SF17 SOZ?

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What year was SF17 SOZ registered?

SF17 SOZ is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is SF17 SOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF17 SOZ 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.

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