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YH20 LGL

2020 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,492 mi
Last recorded46,492 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 74038,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH20 LGL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 46,492 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 46,492 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 39,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 19,653 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 19,653 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 19,642 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 10,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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YH20 LGL is a 2020 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2020 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 38,819 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 YH20 LGL, 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 6 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YH20 LGL registered?

YH20 LGL is a 2020 BMW 740, first registered on 25 March 2020.

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The MOT history for YH20 LGL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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