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YD68 TLK

2018 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,188 mi
Last recorded28,188 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 74046,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD68 TLK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 28,188 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 27,202 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 26,020 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 22,832 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 22,832 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 17,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm with small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre 3.7mm

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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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YD68 TLK is a 2018 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD68 TLK, 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 YD68 TLK registered?

YD68 TLK is a 2018 BMW 740, first registered on 14 September 2018.

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