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2019 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,778 mi
Last recorded76,778 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW 74041,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 RM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 76,778 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 74,580 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 74,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 66,927 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 59,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 59,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 48,219 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 48,204 miles

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

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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98 RM is a 2019 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 41,135 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 98 RM, 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 7 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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98 RM is a 2019 BMW 740, first registered on 15 February 2019.

Is 98 RM safe to buy?

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