BMW 740 MOT Pass Rate
91.0% of 1,636 BMW 740 MOT tests pass.
The 740 passes its MOT 91.0% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 84.8%.
The BMW 740 passes its MOT 91.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 95.5% at 3–6 years to 81.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (7) | 7 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 95.5% | 578 | 53,858 miles |
| 6–10 years | 93.0% | 588 | 72,982 miles |
| 10–15 years | 85.4% | 199 | 115,108 miles |
| 15+ years | 81.1% | 264 | 119,430 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 740
The most common reason the BMW 740 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 30.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 30.9% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 27.5% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Brakes | 23.6% | efficiency below requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 16.9% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 15.7% | too high |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.8% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 6.7% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Road Wheels | 4.5% | fractured |
| Steering | 2.2% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.2% | does not conform to the specified requirements |