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YE17 MBU

2017 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,706 mi
Last recorded26,706 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE17 MBU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 26,706 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 24,091 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 21,876 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 20,061 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv gaiter, from around inner clip, advise attention (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv gaiter, from around clip, advise attention (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 16,952 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 16,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,074 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 12,960 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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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YE17 MBU is a 2017 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YE17 MBU, 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 YE17 MBU registered?

YE17 MBU is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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