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L29 DAR

2015 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,425 mi
Last recorded42,425 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 74044,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 DAR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 42,425 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 39,247 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 35,702 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 35,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake reaction arm leaking from bush

Pass 24 Oct 2022 31,762 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 26,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 23,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 20,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 16,881 miles

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

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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L29 DAR is a 2015 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 44,782 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 L29 DAR, 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 11 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L29 DAR registered?

L29 DAR is a 2015 BMW 740, first registered on 26 October 2015.

Is L29 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L29 DAR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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