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799 JFC

2016 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,396 mi
Last recorded189,396 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration799 JFC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 189,396 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 189,348 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2024 175,180 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 132,030 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 84,217 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 82,204 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,445 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 67,731 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 67,731 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 51,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread block (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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799 JFC is a 2016 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 52,866 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 799 JFC, 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 10 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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799 JFC is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 8 January 2016.

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