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ST17 RVV

2017 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,515 mi
Last recorded214,515 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST17 RVV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 214,515 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS tyres worn inside edges x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front reg x1 (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 214,515 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both fronts x2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 40 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front reg x1 (0.1 (b))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS tyres worn inside edges x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 186,782 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 146,695 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 102,034 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 101,372 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inside/worn on inside/worn to 2mm both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 57,883 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 50,016 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 31,045 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 26,585 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 26,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 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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ST17 RVV is a 2017 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST17 RVV, 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 ST17 RVV?

You can check the full history of ST17 RVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ST17 RVV registered?

ST17 RVV is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 27 May 2017.

Is ST17 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST17 RVV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST17 RVV have outstanding finance?

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