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A17 PMP

2018 BMW 740

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,628 mi
Last recorded59,628 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 74046,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PMP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 59,628 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 59,628 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 56,704 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 53,911 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 34,652 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 15,932 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions to low to obtain reading

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted obscuring certain testable item

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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A17 PMP is a 2018 BMW 740 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A17 PMP, 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.

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What year was A17 PMP registered?

A17 PMP is a 2018 BMW 740, first registered on 21 September 2018.

Is A17 PMP safe to buy?

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