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J222 RKK

2016 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,458 mi
Last recorded57,458 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 RKK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 57,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 47,311 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 42,966 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 42,929 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 36,535 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Oct 2021 36,535 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 32,841 miles

Central Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 30,778 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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J222 RKK is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J222 RKK, 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 J222 RKK registered?

J222 RKK is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is J222 RKK safe to buy?

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