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DG17 ODB

2017 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,868 mi
Last recorded86,868 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 ODB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 86,868 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 86,867 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 83,766 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 75,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate loose

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate loose

Fail 30 Apr 2024 75,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate loose

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate loose

Pass 4 Apr 2023 68,562 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 61,342 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2021 53,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 40,837 miles
Pass 7 May 2020

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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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DG17 ODB is a 2017 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG17 ODB, 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 DG17 ODB registered?

DG17 ODB is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 15 May 2017.

Is DG17 ODB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG17 ODB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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