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BD18 UJM

2018 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,440 mi
Last recorded160,440 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 74046,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 160,440 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 151,723 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 130,050 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 111,125 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 111,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 92,565 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 79,009 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 56,421 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 34,804 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 33,064 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 26,338 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 23,033 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 23,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside 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 UJM is a 2018 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UJM, 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 BD18 UJM registered?

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

Is BD18 UJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD18 UJM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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