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FY16 RDU

2016 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,615 mi
Last recorded77,615 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 RDU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 77,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 70,164 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 64,081 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2023 57,371 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 51,237 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,883 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,730 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 33,725 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 25,041 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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FY16 RDU is a 2016 BMW 740 in Grey 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 FY16 RDU, 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

How do I check the history of FY16 RDU?

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What year was FY16 RDU registered?

FY16 RDU is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is FY16 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 RDU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY16 RDU have outstanding finance?

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