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L888 MTJ

2013 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,327 mi
Last recorded85,327 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 74064,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 MTJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 85,327 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 82,244 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 79,090 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 73,106 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 66,050 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 63,371 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 54,329 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 44,257 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 44,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,812 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 29,863 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 29,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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L888 MTJ is a 2013 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 64,764 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 L888 MTJ, 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 13 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 L888 MTJ registered?

L888 MTJ is a 2013 BMW 740, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is L888 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 MTJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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