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BO61 TOO

2016 BMW 740

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,960 mi
Last recorded83,960 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO61 TOO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 83,960 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 163,201 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 73,969 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 162,895 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 66,102 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 152,177 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 152,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,801 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 139,559 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 59,216 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 122,974 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 122,974 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 53,335 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 113,410 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 40,418 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 38,933 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 87,042 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,966 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2017 20,221 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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BO61 TOO is a 2016 BMW 740 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BO61 TOO, 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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BO61 TOO is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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