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AV16 FFC

2016 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,337 mi
Last recorded99,337 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 FFC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 99,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 99,331 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 83,858 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 63,711 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 48,122 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 45,307 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 41,767 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 38,913 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 26,759 miles

BOTH Front Tyres heavily worn around edges.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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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AV16 FFC is a 2016 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV16 FFC, 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 AV16 FFC registered?

AV16 FFC is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AV16 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 FFC 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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