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2017 BMW 740

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,693 mi
Last recorded46,693 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 NOB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 46,693 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2024 45,030 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2023 43,076 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 42,157 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 42,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 34,118 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 27,209 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 27,089 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 27,071 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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71 NOB is a 2017 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 71 NOB, 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 71 NOB registered?

71 NOB is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is 71 NOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 NOB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 71 NOB have outstanding finance?

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