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SL 404

2017 BMW 740

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,894 mi
Last recorded56,894 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 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

RegistrationSL 404
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 56,894 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 46,814 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 33,725 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 31,802 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 29,051 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 29,041 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 25,260 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 25,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 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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SL 404 is a 2017 BMW 740 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL 404, 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 SL 404?

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What year was SL 404 registered?

SL 404 is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is SL 404 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL 404 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL 404 have outstanding finance?

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