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YK17 VEP

2017 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,503 mi
Last recorded76,503 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 VEP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 76,503 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 65,897 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 53,784 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 42,017 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 29,302 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 27,329 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 27,329 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 26,941 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 26,847 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 21,211 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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YK17 VEP is a 2017 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK17 VEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK17 VEP registered?

YK17 VEP is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is YK17 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 VEP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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