BMW 740 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 7,400 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 7,400 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 93% of BMW 740 cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and visibility.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 740 tends to fail
Share of BMW 740 cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on suspension, visibility, brakes.
Common questions
Is the BMW 740 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 740 holds up well for its age: 93% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 91% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 740?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 740 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 93%; 8 to 12 years, 92%; and 13 years and older, 79%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW 740 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 740 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).