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CRE 553Y

2017 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,427 mi
Last recorded36,427 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRE 553Y
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 36,427 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 31,985 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 31,972 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 28,905 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 23,924 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 20,463 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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CRE 553Y is a 2017 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 49,769 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 CRE 553Y, 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 9 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CRE 553Y registered?

CRE 553Y is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is CRE 553Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRE 553Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CRE 553Y have outstanding finance?

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