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BX66 URV

2016 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

57,209 mi
Last recorded57,209 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX66 URV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 57,209 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 57,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2026 57,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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BX66 URV is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 BX66 URV, 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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How do I check the history of BX66 URV?

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What year was BX66 URV registered?

BX66 URV is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is BX66 URV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX66 URV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BX66 URV have outstanding finance?

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