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B7 MWY

2016 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,615 mi
Last recorded82,615 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 MWY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 82,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 67,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 54,030 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 52,334 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 52,329 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 42,372 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 52,738 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 43,976 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 20,399 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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B7 MWY is a 2016 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol 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 B7 MWY, 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 B7 MWY registered?

B7 MWY is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is B7 MWY safe to buy?

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