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556 F

2015 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,386 mi
Last recorded101,386 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 74044,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration556 F
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 101,386 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 89,023 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 89,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 75,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 62,137 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside/ front most arms / front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 53,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm / front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm / front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 47,007 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 36,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,578 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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556 F is a 2015 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 44,782 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 556 F, 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 11 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 556 F registered?

556 F is a 2015 BMW 740, first registered on 17 July 2015.

Is 556 F safe to buy?

The MOT history for 556 F shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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