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LD16 XEG

2016 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,109 mi
Last recorded100,109 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD16 XEG
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 100,109 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 87,144 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 84,447 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 68,250 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 109,135 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 53,540 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 53,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 43,638 miles

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

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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LD16 XEG 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 LD16 XEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD16 XEG registered?

LD16 XEG is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is LD16 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD16 XEG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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