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B9 BJM

2013 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,529 mi
Last recorded89,529 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 74064,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 BJM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 89,529 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 87,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 84,897 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 83,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 80,517 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 76,858 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,832 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view has a tint strip in wiper swept area but not effecting driver view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,168 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,961 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 60,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,396 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 51,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed Both (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,382 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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B9 BJM is a 2013 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 64,764 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B9 BJM, 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 13 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B9 BJM registered?

B9 BJM is a 2013 BMW 740, first registered on 24 August 2013.

Is B9 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 BJM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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