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AL08 FSH

2016 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,342 mi
Last recorded88,342 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL08 FSH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 88,342 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 79,772 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 72,211 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 72,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35 R20 102Y Runflat Goodyear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2023 66,758 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 66,758 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 56,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 44,319 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 39,368 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 30,258 miles

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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AL08 FSH 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 AL08 FSH, 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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What year was AL08 FSH registered?

AL08 FSH is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is AL08 FSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL08 FSH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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