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BD18 GNY

2018 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,425 mi
Last recorded56,425 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2018 BMW 74046,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 GNY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 56,425 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides are worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 56,425 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Registration plate damage,Bend (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread .3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald at outer shoulder and worn at inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald at outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread 1.83mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides are worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 25,887 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 25,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on outer edge

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

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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BD18 GNY is a 2018 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BD18 GNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD18 GNY registered?

BD18 GNY is a 2018 BMW 740, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is BD18 GNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD18 GNY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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