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AF08 JWN

2008 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,318 mi
Last recorded132,318 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 74073,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JWN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 132,318 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2024 117,000 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2024 117,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2023 109,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower small crack on windscreen n/s lower

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper control arm bush on outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber perishing

Fail 9 Sep 2023 109,530 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper control arm bush on outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower small crack on windscreen n/s lower

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper control arm bush on outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2022 92,573 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 245/45 x 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40 x19 (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 16 Aug 2021 78,061 miles

Engine Covers & Full Undertrays Fitted Limiting Inspection

Offside Front Outer Fuel Cap Rubber Deteriating

windscreen crack n/s lower

Fail 3 Aug 2021 78,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Indicating Drivers Airbag Fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine Covers & Full Undertrays Fitted Limiting Inspection

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Fuel Cap Rubber Deteriating

Pass 18 Jul 2020 67,240 miles

side skirts and undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 18 Jul 2020 67,240 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault 9757 o/s/f head rest air bag (7.1.6 (a))

side skirts and undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 16 Jul 2019 54,943 miles

Engine covers and full under trays fitted ( Limited inspection available )

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 54,943 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine covers and full under trays fitted ( Limited inspection available )

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

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 37,151 miles

front pads wearing

undercover fitted making inspection difficult

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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AF08 JWN is a 2008 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 73,824 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 AF08 JWN, 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 18 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 JWN registered?

AF08 JWN is a 2008 BMW 740, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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