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KC16 GCO

2016 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,769 mi
Last recorded32,769 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC16 GCO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 32,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 29,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 26,612 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 26,612 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 20,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 29 Jun 2021 16,258 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 13,516 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 9,989 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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KC16 GCO is a 2016 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol 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 KC16 GCO, 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 KC16 GCO registered?

KC16 GCO is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is KC16 GCO safe to buy?

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