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CX57 NJF

2008 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

104,088 mi
Last recorded104,088 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 74073,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 NJF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 104,088 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 98,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 93,232 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 87,455 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 80,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 74,939 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 74,789 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 69,076 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 64,515 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 58,342 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 50,822 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 40,461 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,515 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 23,480 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 23,196 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 21,100 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 19,384 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 17,643 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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CX57 NJF is a 2008 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 73,824 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 CX57 NJF, 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 18 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX57 NJF?

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What year was CX57 NJF registered?

CX57 NJF is a 2008 BMW 740, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is CX57 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX57 NJF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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