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WG63 JWU

2013 BMW 740

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,230 mi
Last recorded140,230 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 74064,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG63 JWU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 140,230 miles

Undertray Fitted

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 133,471 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 113,414 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 104,224 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 92,666 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 92,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,924 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 86,924 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements f&r spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 81,122 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 65,373 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 65,373 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 50,793 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,384 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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WG63 JWU is a 2013 BMW 740 in White 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 WG63 JWU, 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.

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What year was WG63 JWU registered?

WG63 JWU is a 2013 BMW 740, first registered on 13 September 2013.

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