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DC17 XAM

2017 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,165 mi
Last recorded74,165 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 XAM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 74,165 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 71,390 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 63,259 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 52,753 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,080 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,909 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 38,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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DC17 XAM is a 2017 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DC17 XAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC17 XAM registered?

DC17 XAM is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is DC17 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC17 XAM 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.

Does DC17 XAM have outstanding finance?

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