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YJ66 JFT

2017 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,748 mi
Last recorded70,748 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 JFT
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 70,748 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 70,748 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 56,742 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,847 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 39,230 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 38,748 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 31,924 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 28,497 miles

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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YJ66 JFT is a 2017 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 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 YJ66 JFT, 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 YJ66 JFT registered?

YJ66 JFT is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 27 February 2017.

Is YJ66 JFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ66 JFT 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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