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MA08 KAS

2017 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,264 mi
Last recorded123,264 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 KAS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 123,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper & lower engine covers obscuring full inspection of components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low tread. outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low. Inner & outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 108,454 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 92,858 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 77,077 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 77,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 56,030 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 35,438 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 24,970 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 24,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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MA08 KAS is a 2017 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MA08 KAS, 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 MA08 KAS registered?

MA08 KAS is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 13 April 2017.

Is MA08 KAS safe to buy?

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