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AD17 FBY

2017 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,587 mi
Last recorded74,587 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD17 FBY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 74,587 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 70,042 miles

engine & under body panels fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2023 70,042 miles

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

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2022 57,480 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,685 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 31,297 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,151 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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AD17 FBY is a 2017 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD17 FBY, 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 AD17 FBY registered?

AD17 FBY is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is AD17 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD17 FBY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD17 FBY have outstanding finance?

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