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D17 RAU

2019 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,309 mi
Last recorded66,309 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 74041,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 RAU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 66,309 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 58,481 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 46,394 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 46,393 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s tyres approx 2mm left, also slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 36,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

slight cut OSF tyre outer edge

Fail 7 Mar 2023 36,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

slight cut OSF tyre outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2022 26,470 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()

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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D17 RAU is a 2019 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2019 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 41,135 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 D17 RAU, 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 7 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D17 RAU registered?

D17 RAU is a 2019 BMW 740, first registered on 7 March 2019.

Is D17 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 RAU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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