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VX68 PWZ

2018 BMW 740

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,240 mi
Last recorded50,240 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 74046,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX68 PWZ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 50,240 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 50,200 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 46,504 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 39,931 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 36,087 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 36,046 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 36,046 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 33,593 miles

x2 front tyres worn on edges

x2 rear tyres worn inner edges

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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VX68 PWZ is a 2018 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 46,024 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 VX68 PWZ, 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 8 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VX68 PWZ registered?

VX68 PWZ is a 2018 BMW 740, first registered on 7 December 2018.

Is VX68 PWZ safe to buy?

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