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L777 REK

2016 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,615 mi
Last recorded88,615 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 REK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 88,615 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on insides 2mm, n/s worst 2019 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 88,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on insides 2mm, n/s worst 2019 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 73,250 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 68,171 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 67,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 65,344 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 65,344 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 58,559 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 52,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,239 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 34,787 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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L777 REK is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L777 REK, 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 L777 REK registered?

L777 REK is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 22 February 2016.

Is L777 REK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L777 REK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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