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VK17 FZC

2017 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,657 mi
Last recorded116,657 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 FZC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 116,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 102,696 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 85,903 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front plate cracked

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Dash doesn't come on

Pass 26 Jul 2023 73,221 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 51,377 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 44,368 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 33,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 23,578 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 22,662 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 22,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 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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VK17 FZC is a 2017 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK17 FZC, 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.

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What year was VK17 FZC registered?

VK17 FZC is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 24 May 2017.

Is VK17 FZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK17 FZC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK17 FZC have outstanding finance?

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