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YD18 WUB

2018 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,182 mi
Last recorded177,182 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 74046,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 WUB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 177,182 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 172,306 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 145,598 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 114,422 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 84,210 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 51,172 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 49,846 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 49,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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YD18 WUB is a 2018 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YD18 WUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD18 WUB registered?

YD18 WUB is a 2018 BMW 740, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is YD18 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD18 WUB 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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