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BP18 YLZ

2018 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,067 mi
Last recorded80,067 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 74046,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP18 YLZ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 80,067 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 73,899 miles

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning Warning message on dash (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 60,597 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 46,205 miles

Front to rear underbody panels fitted unable to inspect underneath vehicle properly

Fail 26 Jul 2023 46,205 miles

Front to rear underbody panels fitted unable to inspect underneath vehicle properly

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 35,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 25,837 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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BP18 YLZ is a 2018 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BP18 YLZ, 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 BP18 YLZ registered?

BP18 YLZ is a 2018 BMW 740, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is BP18 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP18 YLZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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