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BG66 GYA

2016 BMW 740

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,974 mi
Last recorded138,974 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 GYA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 138,974 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 132,063 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 117,030 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 89,529 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,636 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 43,291 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 24,182 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 24,117 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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BG66 GYA is a 2016 BMW 740 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG66 GYA, 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 BG66 GYA registered?

BG66 GYA is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is BG66 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG66 GYA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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