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W22 SJG

2013 BMW 740

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,226 mi
Last recorded136,226 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 74064,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW22 SJG
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 136,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 133,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 133,786 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 118,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 105,804 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 95,099 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 94,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 88,918 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 81,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 81,347 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,376 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 35,852 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Suspect very slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar mounting bushes.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 35,851 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Suspect very slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar mounting bushes.

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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W22 SJG is a 2013 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 W22 SJG, 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 W22 SJG registered?

W22 SJG is a 2013 BMW 740, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is W22 SJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W22 SJG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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