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YL18 NWY

2018 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,995 mi
Last recorded86,995 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 74046,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 NWY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 86,995 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 66,749 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 54,393 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 47,447 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 41,589 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 26,079 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 25,957 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 25,581 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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YL18 NWY is a 2018 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL18 NWY, 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 YL18 NWY registered?

YL18 NWY is a 2018 BMW 740, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is YL18 NWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 NWY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL18 NWY have outstanding finance?

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