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C18 YRO

2016 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,267 mi
Last recorded89,267 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 YRO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 89,267 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 18 Jan 2024 84,849 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,281 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 72,407 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,368 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 45,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 17,877 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 17,871 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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C18 YRO is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C18 YRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C18 YRO registered?

C18 YRO is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is C18 YRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 YRO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C18 YRO have outstanding finance?

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