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DL66 CLN

2016 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,119 mi
Last recorded121,119 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL66 CLN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 121,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 109,926 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 98,792 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 87,746 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 78,217 miles

Zero Emitter,No Smoke readings available

Pass 3 Feb 2021 69,204 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 23 Oct 2019 57,991 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 57,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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DL66 CLN is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DL66 CLN, 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 DL66 CLN registered?

DL66 CLN is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is DL66 CLN safe to buy?

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