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LA16 DDN

2016 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

212,881 mi
Last recorded212,881 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 DDN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 212,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 199,550 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 188,245 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 188,172 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 173,910 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 161,935 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 150,130 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2021 150,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (Engine Management Light is on) (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2020 146,682 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 103,221 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 59,246 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 59,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 9,876 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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LA16 DDN is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LA16 DDN, 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 LA16 DDN registered?

LA16 DDN is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is LA16 DDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA16 DDN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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