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HK16 ZHY

2016 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,479 mi
Last recorded61,479 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK16 ZHY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 61,479 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 48,646 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 40,879 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 25,418 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 21,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 21,793 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 13,670 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 13,484 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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HK16 ZHY is a 2016 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HK16 ZHY, 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 HK16 ZHY registered?

HK16 ZHY is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is HK16 ZHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK16 ZHY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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