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HY66 XCA

2016 BMW 740

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,874 mi
Last recorded125,874 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY66 XCA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 125,874 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 115,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 96,781 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 59,863 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2021 20,774 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 20,503 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 20,503 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 17,668 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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HY66 XCA is a 2016 BMW 740 in White 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 HY66 XCA, 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 HY66 XCA registered?

HY66 XCA is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is HY66 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY66 XCA 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.

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