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W30 APW

2017 BMW 740

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,475 mi
Last recorded88,475 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW30 APW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,475 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 68,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate insecure @ top edge.

Offside Front brake disc backing plate is missing.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 52,275 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 50,972 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 50,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 39,593 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 27,264 miles

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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W30 APW is a 2017 BMW 740 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W30 APW, 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 W30 APW registered?

W30 APW is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 12 October 2017.

Is W30 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W30 APW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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