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B22 TBL

2016 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

197,505 mi
Last recorded197,505 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 TBL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 197,505 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 184,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 169,463 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2024 159,473 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 142,613 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 May 2022 133,248 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 102,536 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 77,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 76,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,010 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 30,909 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 23,940 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 TBL is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TBL, 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 B22 TBL registered?

B22 TBL is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is B22 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 TBL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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