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BJ66 ZZM

2016 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,547 mi
Last recorded79,547 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 ZZM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 79,547 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2026 79,116 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 76,437 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 74,432 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 71,199 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 70,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 60,090 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 57,678 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 52,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 46,583 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in n/s corner of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 36,428 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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BJ66 ZZM is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BJ66 ZZM, 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 BJ66 ZZM registered?

BJ66 ZZM is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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