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BR14 CUS

2016 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,343 mi
Last recorded38,343 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR14 CUS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 38,343 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 36,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 34,785 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 34,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2023 32,856 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 32,141 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 31,693 miles

both front brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 31,364 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 25,664 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 15,529 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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BR14 CUS is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BR14 CUS, 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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BR14 CUS is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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