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EK16 KHP

2016 BMW 740

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,185 mi
Last recorded142,185 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 KHP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 142,185 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 115,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel has weld repair, Not defective.

Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,247 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 80,876 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 80,831 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 74,290 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 65,281 miles

Nearside Front drive gaitor has pin hole

Pass 4 Jun 2020 58,059 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 47,225 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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EK16 KHP is a 2016 BMW 740 in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EK16 KHP, 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 EK16 KHP registered?

EK16 KHP is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 13 June 2016.

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