Bmw 740
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 24 years from 8,356 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
88%
Total Tests
8,356
Best Year
2020 (97%)
Years Covered
24
How reliable is the Bmw 740?
Bmw 740 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97% | 253 | 36,282 mi |
| 2020 | 97% | 715 | 40,432 mi |
| 2019 | 95% | 1,241 | 53,056 mi |
| 2018 | 93% | 1,442 | 62,534 mi |
| 2017 | 91% | 951 | 71,078 mi |
| 2016 | 94% | 1,203 | 76,827 mi |
| 2015 | 92% | 317 | 68,035 mi |
| 2014 | 91% | 214 | 86,689 mi |
| 2013 | 90% | 138 | 97,147 mi |
| 2012 | 90% | 120 | 106,102 mi |
| 2011 | 87% | 160 | 113,817 mi |
| 2010 | 89% | 179 | 106,897 mi |
| 2009 | 85% | 216 | 114,608 mi |
| 2008 | 88% | 41 | 87,993 mi |
| 2006 | 86% | 57 | 102,858 mi |
| 2005 | 84% | 56 | 99,566 mi |
| 2001 | 85% | 98 | 128,466 mi |
| 2000 | 85% | 131 | 118,861 mi |
| 1999 | 86% | 174 | 130,186 mi |
| 1998 | 85% | 176 | 127,512 mi |
| 1997 | 77% | 160 | 123,204 mi |
| 1996 | 88% | 133 | 135,364 mi |
| 1995 | 72% | 126 | 144,068 mi |
| 1994 | 76% | 55 | 128,943 mi |
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About the Bmw 740
The Bmw 740 has been tested 8,356 times in 2024 MOT data across 24 model years (1994 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel and petrol and hybrid.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 715 tests. The 1995 model has the lowest at 72%. With a 25 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer BMW 740s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1994) averages 128,943 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 36,282 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
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