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GT56 BOY

2016 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,769 mi
Last recorded71,769 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT56 BOY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 71,769 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 68,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 61,052 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 51,746 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 51,746 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 50,497 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 45,855 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 30,911 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 30,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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GT56 BOY is a 2016 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol 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 GT56 BOY, 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 GT56 BOY registered?

GT56 BOY is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is GT56 BOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GT56 BOY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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