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BF18 GGU

2018 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,200 mi
Last recorded80,200 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 74046,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 GGU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2026 80,200 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 70,364 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 63,695 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 58,045 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 50,765 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 44,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 34,651 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,159 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 33,912 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 22,669 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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BF18 GGU is a 2018 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BF18 GGU, 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 BF18 GGU registered?

BF18 GGU is a 2018 BMW 740, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BF18 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 GGU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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