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EF16 ZYX

2016 BMW 740

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,758 mi
Last recorded147,758 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 ZYX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 147,758 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 133,313 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 120,122 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 105,365 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 100,105 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 99,940 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 89,220 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 76,302 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 71,423 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 58,341 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 57,263 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 43,027 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,430 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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EF16 ZYX is a 2016 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EF16 ZYX, 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 EF16 ZYX registered?

EF16 ZYX is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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