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B22 SEF

2016 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,658 mi
Last recorded91,658 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 SEF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 91,658 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,638 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 67,740 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 67,716 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 67,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 62,793 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,776 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 55,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 20 Mar 2019 27,698 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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B22 SEF 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B22 SEF, 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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How do I check the history of B22 SEF?

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What year was B22 SEF registered?

B22 SEF is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is B22 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 SEF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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