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C8 AKU

2018 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,091 mi
Last recorded71,091 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 74046,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 AKU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 71,091 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 68,221 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 65,729 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 59,059 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 38,125 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 37,732 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 34,776 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2021 23,956 miles

engine cover fitted

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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C8 AKU is a 2018 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C8 AKU, 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

How do I check the history of C8 AKU?

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What year was C8 AKU registered?

C8 AKU is a 2018 BMW 740, first registered on 6 September 2018.

Is C8 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 AKU shows 8 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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