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A9 DUL

2016 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,397 mi
Last recorded58,397 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DUL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 58,397 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 55,815 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 51,701 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 45,535 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 35,137 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 35,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 31,882 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 24,757 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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A9 DUL is a 2016 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A9 DUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 DUL registered?

A9 DUL is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is A9 DUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 DUL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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